Links
Documents
Hot Weather
![Heat Advisory graphic](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/12384/file/1285847/03dd6e3f-edce-4320-8caa-bd04127a0974.jpeg)
Illinois State Board of Education Policy
The health and safety of children are of paramount importance to local school superintendents. Section 18-12, the School Code allows the use of interrupted School Days for "adverse weather conditions." As a reminder, with regard to extreme heat, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) allows for four options:
Amend the public-school calendar to start school at a later date
Dismiss after 5 clock-hours of instruction
Instructional time is maximized
Advance notice will be provided to allow parents to arrange for childcare
School day does not have to be made up
Utilize an Emergency Day (no school for the entire district)
Advance notice will be provided
School day must be made up
Utilize an Interrupted Day (school may be dismissed after a minimum of one clock hour of instruction)
Advance notice may be given to allow parents to arrange for childcare