Every spring the District faces the possibility of severe weather and tornadoes. Each school is to monitor a weather-alert radio for severe weather conditions and each principal or supervisor is responsible for setting up procedures for notifying their staff and students about severe conditions and maintaining proper safety.

Tornado Watch

A tornado watch is a forecast of the possibility of one (1) or more tornadoes in a large area. When a tornado watch is in effect, the District will continue normal activities but move recess and physical education activities indoors. Each building and department shall designate someone to be responsible for continuously monitoring the watch while students are in the building or on the premises. School will not be dismissed early and dismissal time will be at the regular time even if the watch is still in effect.

Tornado Warning

A tornado warning signals that a tornado has been sighted and may be approaching. Staff shall proceed with all students to the predesignated tornado shelter areas and remain there with the students until further notice. Disabled students who need assistance are to be assisted by the person designated to assist them for building evacuations. No student shall be allowed out of his/her designated area unless his/her parent comes to the school and requests that the student be released. A student is to be released only to his/her parents.

The principal shall document that at least twice annually, without previous warning, tornado or other hazard drills were conducted in the proper manner and submit such documentation to the District Administrator at the end of each school year.

The District Administrator shall maintain a record of the annual tornado or other hazard drills conducted for at least seven (7) years.

118.07(2)(a) Wis. Stats.

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