When deciding whether to cancel classes, school authorities take a number of variables into account. However, they assert that staff and student safety is the most crucial factor.
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Dallas ISD and several other major school districts have announced closures for Thursday and Friday.
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Most of the larger districts are waiting for an afternoon weather update before making a decision about Thursday or Friday.
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Check back later in the day for an updated list of closings.
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Dallas ISD and several other major school districts have announced closures for Thursday and Friday.
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Most of the larger districts are waiting for an afternoon weather update before making a decision about Thursday or Friday.
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Check back later in the day for an updated list of closings.
DALLAS: Due to the winter weather, a number of school districts in North Texas have decided to close their doors, including the Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs.
On Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10, schools in the Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs will be closed. Additionally, after-school activities and athletics are canceled.
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Snow in Dallas
The most recent wintry weather forecast and chronology is provided by Dan Henry.
Wednesday’s high will be in the low 40s and conditions will be largely dry. However, Thursday’s forecast predicts a combination of rain, sleet, and snow throughout the day. Whereas the south will largely receive rain, the north is more likely to see snow.
The wintry mix then turns into snow on Thursday after dark, with more snow expected north and northeast of Dallas.The DFW region is expected to receive 1 to 3 inches of snowfall, while the northern and northeastern regions of the Metroplex will receive 3 to 6 inches.
For the majority of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex through Friday, the National Weather Service has elevated the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning.
MORE: Weather Forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth
How schools decide when to close
The majority of Metroplex schools, including Dallas and Fort Worth ISD, have already declared that Thursday and Friday will be cancelled.
There are over 20,000 workers at DISD.
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde says she and other superintendents in North Texas decided to cancel classes for the remainder of the week on Wednesday.
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“They might work for Dallas ISD, yet they might reside in a nearby school district. Therefore, it presents some difficulties for our entire community if we are closed and they are open, or vice versa,” she stated. “Someone will believe there is a better option, regardless of what we pick. We’ll always keep everyone safe by airing on the side.
Dallas ISD considered a number of criteria, such as road conditions, sidewalk safety, and building infrastructure, such as the possibility of pipe leaks.
“If there is any type of ice, we all know that is extremely dangerous,” stated Elizalde. “No matter how prepared we are, we don t want our drivers to have to deal with it.”
Superintendents also need to prioritize children’s attendance in the school from an educational perspective and to avoid interfering with parents’ work schedules if the roads are safe.
According to school districts, safety is the primary factor they take into account when calling off classes. Regarding children, they wholeheartedly support the choice.
“Students must be present in class. As we know kids are learning and developing in school, we need them there,” stated Tabitha Branum, the superintendent of Richardson ISD. However, safety must be taken into account when we are aware that inclement weather is possible. Our goal is to guarantee the safety of our students, employees, community, and families as they travel to and from school.
Some school districts are delaying their decision regarding Friday classes until Thursday.
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The FOX 4 Weather team, nearby school districts, and previous news coverage provided the information used in this article.
The FOX 4 Weather team, nearby school districts, and previous news coverage provided the information used in this article.
