Dear Staff, Students, and Parents,

Fall in Maine is spectacular, and this has been no exception. I am, however, writing to let you know about our plans for when our weather impacts our ability to open school safely. The plan again for the 2022-2023 school year is to follow a traditional snow day model. Remote learning days may be considered if the district exceeds the five snow days built into the school calendar. 

Below you will find our plan to notify staff, students and parents.

Notifications

• If inclement weather is forecasted, we will strive to decide and notify families the day before a cancellation. 
• We will also notify families the morning of a cancellation via telephone, text message, and email (if you do not currently receive notifications, please get in touch with your student’s building secretary to update your contact preferences). 

We will post notifications via radio (99.5 WCME) and television (WCSH 6, WMTW 8, and WGME 13) outlets.  

Parents, Staff, and Students may also use the following social media sites for up-to-date information: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilPotenziano

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brunswick-School-Department-896342617067005/

Instagram: @brunswickmesup

Website: www.brunswicksd.org

Other Closures and Cancellations

If concerns develop during the school day about the ability to travel safely in the afternoon or evening, after-school activities will be canceled. This will include clubs, performances, practices, competitions, and meetings.

If an emergency condition arises during the school day (such as no heat, water, or electricity in a building), there may be an early dismissal and closure.

Brunswick School Department will always do its best to make the right call.

However, please know we understand that the parent/guardian always makes the final decisions regarding the safety of their student(s). Therefore, if there is ever a circumstance where school has not been canceled or delayed, yet you feel it is best to keep your child home because of road conditions, we respect your decision to do so.

Wishing you a safe and enjoyable winter weather season.

Sincerely, 

Phillip J. Potenziano, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

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