Common use of School Closings Clause in Contracts

School Closings. Nothing in this Agreement shall require the Board to keep schools open in the event of severe weather conditions or when otherwise prevented by Acts of God. It is understood that the Board has the right and obligation to temporarily close school in the event of various emergencies or as a result of events not foreseen when the calendar was established. [Illustrations: threats or acts of violence, power failures, damaged buildings, events that seriously affect employee and/or student attendance (death of student/death of staff member, epidemic, major athletic contests) and any other event which adversely affects the District or otherwise recommends judicious, temporary suspension of classes.]