Otsego Elementary School Faculty Handbook - Half Hollow Hills

EMERGENCY EARLY DISMISSAL
There may be times during the school year when students are dismissed
early, or when due to inclement weather the buses are running late. In
these situations, buses often arrive sporadically. To avoid confusion and
crowded hallways, please use the emergency dismissal procedures below:
When an Emergency Dismissal is declared, or buses are arriving
sporadically:
• Students will be taken to a central location for each bus (as indicated
on the chart that follows). Special area teachers and
paraprofessionals will be at these locations to temporarily supervise
the children until a volunteer can take over. Announcements will be
made indicating when each class/grade level should go to the
assigned areas.
• The teachers will escort all other classes to the correct location.
Kindergarten will be dismissed first, followed by grades one, two,
three, four, and five.
• It is imperative that teachers wait for their grade levels to
be announced before dismissing their classes. This will
prevent overcrowded hallways and minimize confusion.
• Once all the children are in their assigned areas, the special area
teachers and paraprofessionals who are supervising the children will
be replaced by staff members who have volunteered to stay late and
help out in the event of a snow emergency.
It is our goal for all of our children and staff members to arrive home safely.