Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District

If it is determined that conditions will improve sufficiently to allow for the arrival of staff and students, the Superintendent may authorize a two-hour delay in the start of the school day. This alternative to closing schools permits greater flexibility in meeting the 180 day minimum session requirement.

A delayed opening not only provides the district time to plow school parking lots and clear sidewalks, but enables our buses and staff to travel as weather conditions improve. A delayed opening is subject to change if the weather and/or road conditions remain hazardous. The Superintendent retains the option to close the schools when the potential for a hazardous situation exits.

If the Superintendent determines that a condition exists that warrants a two-hour delayed opening due to hazardous road conditions and/or inclement weather reports, parents, faculty and staff will be notified via an automated phone notification system (School Messenger), the District website (www.pobschools.org), News 12 Cablevision and local radio stations.  

A delayed opening means the following:

1. Classes will start two-hours later than normal (see details below) and transportation will be provided two-hours later than normal pickup for all district and private schools.
2. Morning (AM) child care start times will also be delayed by two-hours or determined in an alert update to be cancelled.
3. Staff, with the exception of Buildings and Grounds and custodial personnel, will report as soon after normal arrival time as possible, but no later than the delayed starting time noted below.
4. In the event of a delayed opening students and staff will be notified by phone via ParentSquare.

Note: With the cooperation of the Plainview Fire Department, arrangements have been made to sound the fire siren at 6:30 am, 7:00 am, and 7:30 am promptly. When the emergency conditions warrant the closing of the schools, listen for the signal.