How are decisions made to cancel school?
To determine school closings, district administrative staff will monitor weather conditions throughout the day or night. If conditions are questionable in the early morning hours, staff will travel roads to inspect the conditions. The district strives to make the best decision possible for the safety of students and staff with the information available at that time.
When would I get the call that school is canceled, delayed or releasing early?
In an effort to notify parents as soon as possible so arrangement can be made, normally a decision to cancel school is made prior to 6 a.m.; however, sometimes it is difficult to cancel school if conditions do not exist prior to 6 a.m. For this reason, staff use weather radar to determine if deteriorating weather conditions are on the way. In the event that weather conditions are deteriorating the night prior to a school day, a decision will be made before 9:30 p.m.
How can I find out if school will be canceled, delayed or closed early?
The district uses the following methods to communicate inclement weather closings or delays:
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Direct communication via text message and/or e-mail via ParentSquare*
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District website
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District social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram
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Local media outlets** when applicable
*Please note that contact information must be up-to-date in Skyward for families to receive ParentSquare texts and emails
**Local news stations will also be notified but their announcements are sometimes delayed
What is the schedule when the district announces a two-hour delay?
- Elementary Schools: 9:40 a.m. (Building will open at 9:15 a.m.)
- Intermediate Schools: 9:50 a.m. (Building will open at 9:15 a.m.)
- Junior High and High Schools: 9:50 a.m. (Building will open at 9:15 a.m.)
- District Offices will open at 9:15 a.m.
- ALL staff will report at 9:15 a.m.
Why would Brownsboro ISD call for a two-hour delay as opposed to canceling school for the day?
If weather conditions would not permit safe travel for students and staff in the morning, but the forecast and radar show an improvement in conditions and temperatures are expected above freezing, Brownsboro ISD would call for a two-hour delay. In order to meet attendance requirements, per the Texas Education Agency, students should be in school for four hours of instruction. Weather permitting, a two-hour delay allows students and staff to safely travel to campus without having to make up a day.
Will breakfast and lunch be served when there is a two-hour delay?
A light breakfast will be served and lunch will be served.
How does a two-hour delay affect my child's bus schedule?
Buses will operate normal routes with a two-hour delay. For example, if your child's bus normally picks up your student at 6:30 a.m., the bus will now pick up at 8:30 a.m.
Will school dismissal times change on a two-hour delay start?
Dismissal time will remain the same as normal when the district operates on a two-hour delay.
Can I pick my child up early?
Of course. Anytime a parent wishes to check their child out of school, they may do so.
