General Information

 

The decision to close the schools during the school day (for storms, heating problems, or other emergencies) will be made only by the Superintendent of Schools.  The New Providence School District utilizes the CodeRED Emergency Telephone Calling System for mass notifications to parents and staff.  This is the same system used by the Borough.  Within minutes of an emergency, such as a school closing, each registered telephone number will have been called and messages will be left on answering machines and voice mail in the event the call is not answered. 

 

The contact numbers for each student include a primary contact number and one alternate phone number, which are on file in each school building.  This system has replaced the previously used PTA Phone Chains.  Emergency school closings will continue to be broadcast  on TV 35, WABC-TV (Channel 7), WNBC-TV (Channel 4), and WKXW Radio (101.5 FM).   

 

Parents who do not expect to be at home during the school day must make prior arrangements for a responsible person to pick-up their children should an emergency school closing occur.  This must be planned in advance and the children must know what they are supposed to do when an emergency arises.  The Contact Information Form on file in each school will verify these plans.

 

The New Providence Police Department has asked that they not be called with questions about school closings.

 

*Please refer to the Board of Education policy on Student Supervision After School Dismissal located in the Appendix section of the handbook.