- Houston Independent School District
- School Closing Procedures
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When making a decision about closing schools, dismissing early, or delaying school start times, the superintendent considers the following factors:
- Safety and welfare of students and staff
- Transportation of students
In addition, the superintendent is involved in conference calls with emergency management officials from different agencies to ensure that the most up-to-date information is provided by experts in flood control and weather.Parents and staff will be informed of any closure, delay, or cancellation through the following resources:
- District website
- Automated phone calls
- Text notifications
- Emails
- Social media
- Local media outlets