Gwinnett County Public Schools Inclement Weather Procedures

It’s hard to believe with the unseasonably balmy temperatures we’re seeing in Gwinnett, but winter-weather season is upon us.

As such, here’s a look at the procedures Gwinnett County Public Schools use when snow, freezing rain or other winter weather threatens school closings. (Source: Gwinnett County Public Schools website)

• Gwinnett schools “may close in the event of hazardous weather or other emergencies which present threats to the safety of students, staff, or school property.”
  
• Generally, the decision to close schools for the day will be made before 6 a.m.
• School is more likely to be closed in the early morning, due to hazardous road conditions, than to be let out early because bad weather is moving in.
• The superintendent makes the decision about school closings based on information from multiple agencies, including the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, the state Department of Transportation and public safety officials.
• If the decision is made to close schools, local television, radio and other media outlets are notified immediately.
• The information is also posted on GCPS TV and the school system’s website. GCPS TV can be found on the following local cable outlets -- AT&T under “Local Government”; Charter, on Channel 22 and Comcast on Channel 24 or 26.
• The key factor in deciding whether to close school or not is always the safety of students and staff.

Read: How To Be Ready For Georgia’s Winter Weather