When an emergency arises in the maintenance or operation of any district property that directly affects the learning environment and/or safety and welfare of personnel and students, the following actions shall be taken:
- Insure the safety and welfare of the students.
- Insure the safety and welfare of personnel.
- Report such emergency condition to the appropriate administrator and/or maintenance staff for correction or to outside authorities.
In the event an emergency requiring repairs in excess of the statutory minimums required by law to a school district facility is necessary to correct or control the situation and to prevent the closing of school, the provisions relating to bidding will not apply. It is the responsibility of the superintendent to obtain certification from the area education agency administrator stating such repairs in excess of the statutory minimums required by law were necessary to prevent the closing of school.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to notify the board as soon as possible considering the circumstances of the emergency.
Approved January 16, 2014
Reviewed February 11, 2019
Revised February 25, 2019
