Dear Parents:

I am writing to inform you of the procedures we will follow during inclement weather this winter. If a snow schedule is announced for the Brentwood School District, school will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will close at 3:30 p.m. On days when we are following the snow schedule, students may begin arriving at 8:50 a.m.

Every reasonable effort will be made to keep the Brentwood schools open during severe weather. If hazardous weather conditions make it necessary to close school for the day, the announcement of school closing will be broadcast over the following stations:
KMOX (1120 AM)
KSDK Channel 5 News
KTVI Channel Fox 2 News
KMOV Channel 4 News
NEWS Channel 30
WIL (92.3 FM) & K-HITS (96.3 FM)

It is important for students to attend school regularly, however, on severely cold days the parents make the final decision regarding the health and well-being of their child as to whether or not the student should attend school. We respect the parents’ right to make that decision.

It would be unusual that students would be sent home once the school day has started. However, it would be wise for parents who are not home during the day to have made arrangements for their child to be cared for in the case of an emergency situation which would necessitate closing school early.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Charles R. Penberthy, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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