Ohio schools balance student safety and legal risk for snow day calls

TOLEDO, Ohio — As snow is expected to move in Friday afternoon, many parents may worry about their children’s safety. Kristine Martin, the superintendent for Washington Local Schools, emphasized that student safety is the top priority when deciding whether to cancel or delay classes.

“Is it tapering off, is it continuing throughout the day, is there ice under the snow?” Martin explained, detailing the factors that influence the decision.

In her first year as superintendent, Martin has yet to call a snow day. However, as a former assistant superintendent, she’s seen the decision be made. She said it usually happens in the early morning…

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