Policy 6.14: Inclement Weather

Effective Date: Tue, Sep 13, 2005

Continuous Operation

During periods of inclement weather the College shall close early, open late on a shortened schedule, or close depending on circumstances for the protection of students and college personnel in the discretion of the President or his designee(s). However, given the diversity of college faculty and staff, there is a wide variation in where individuals live and work, as well as in the need for their being at work any particular time. Faculty and staff members and the College share, however, an interest and a concern for both getting the work done and protecting the well-being of those performing the work. In this spirit, it is anticipated that faculty and staff members will make every effort consistent with their own safety to be at work, especially those individuals responsible for the provision of essential services.

Make-up of Lost Class Time

Faculty members shall reschedule curriculum classes cancelled for any reason, including inclement weather, or the instruction shall be made-up by some other alternative, including but not limited to, extra class sessions, extended class sessions, additional assignments, and individual conferences. All make-up time shall be clearly documented by the faculty member to show that the faculty member has made a good faith effort to facilitate students making-up any missed class time.

Time Off When College Opens Late

In the event the College opens on a delayed schedule faculty and staff shall be paid for the work missed.

Time Off When the College Closes Officially

When the president of the college or his or her designated representative closes the College due to inclement weather, faculty and staff shall be excused from their work. On such occasions they shall be paid for such absences.

Time Off When the College Continues to Operate

When faculty or staff members are absent from work due to inclement weather, they shall have the option of taking annual leave, taking sick leave (if they were sick and would not have reported to work regardless of weather), or charging the absence to accrued compensatory time (where applicable). Non-exempt personnel due compensatory time off shall use that in lieu of other options.

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