- East Allegheny School District
- Guidelines for School Delays and Closings
Delay & Closing Information
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EASD Guidelines for School Delays and Closings
In the event of inclement weather, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. The District follows a careful process to determine school delays, closures, or Flexible Instruction Days (FID). Delaying school is always preferred over closing, when conditions allow.
Decision-Making Process
- The Superintendent monitors weather forecasts and begins coordinating with local police, transportation, and maintenance teams as early as 4:30 AM.
- Road conditions, school grounds, and regional superintendent input are all considered.
- A final decision is typically made by 5:00 AM, but may come later depending on conditions.
- Once a delay is called, it is rarely changed to a closure, as transportation and staffing are already in motion.
How You’ll Be Notified
Notifications will be shared via:-
District robocalls (phone, text, email)
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Official District website and social media
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Local news stations (WTAE, WPXI, KDKA)
Parents/Guardians, please make sure that your contact information is up-to-date in Alma to avoid missing notifications.
Bus and Schedule Info
- Two-Hour Delay: Bus pick-up is exactly 2 hours later than normal. (e.g., 7:15 AM becomes 9:15 AM)
- Bus Stops: Students should remain at their stop at least 10 minutes past the scheduled pick-up time.
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Delay/Closure Announcements
In the event of a delay or school closure, please check the following sources for the most up-to-date information.
- RoboCalls (phone, email, text)
- TV Stations:
- KDKA-TV
- WTAE-TV
- WPXI-TV
- EA Website
- EA Social Media
Decisions are made using the best available information at the time, typically by 5:00AM.
Parents/Guardians
Please keep your contact information up-to-date in Alma.