LCPS Apologizes: Lessons Learned in Snow Response

Loudoun County Public Schools has apologized for business as usual on a snowy morning that put buses and students out in the midst of a winter storm.

The district pledged to learn from the decision.

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Read the complete statement from LCPS:

We apologize for the difficulties the weather caused this morning. After careful consideration of all available information, including advanced weather forecasts and real-time monitoring of road conditions across the county, LCPS made an early morning decision to keep schools open Tuesday, January 6th.

Clearly, the conditions became far worse than anticipated. Students are safest at school when parents have not had a chance to make alternate plans for their child’s return home. At this time, we are planning to dismiss schools at their normal dismissal time. However, all LCPS after-school activities are cancelled for this afternoon and evening.

LCPS regrets any confusion or stress today’s decisions may have caused. Student and staff safety remains our top priority and policy and procedures around closure and delay decision-making will be reviewed and enhanced using lessons learned today.

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