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Late Start Plan with Staff Expectations

Utilized for inclement weather or emergencies only.

COMMUNICATIONS:

  • A late start in the Holden R-3 School District will be announced as early as possible and communicated to parents in the same manner as a school cancellation.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE:

  • The Holden R-3 School District respects the rights of parents to make decisions regarding the attendance, or late arrival, of their children on a late start day.

TRANSPORTATION:

  • Bus transportation pick-up times for students and families will occur two hours later than normal. Buses will make every effort to be punctual, although traffic and road conditions may increase travel times.

STAFF EXPECTATIONS:

  • Teachers are expected to arrive at school by 9:30 a.m.
  • Hourly support staff should arrive anytime between their normal start time and 9:30 a.m.

SCHEDULES:

  • All schools will open doors for students’ arrival at 9:45 a.m.
  • All schools will begin at 10:00 a.m. and proceed on an altered class schedule.
  • School dismissal times and afternoon bus transportation will remain on the regular schedule.

MEALS:

  • School breakfast will not be served on a late start day.
  • Lunch will be served at the usual times at the elementary and on a modified schedule at the middle and high schools
    • High School: Lunch during Flight Time from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    • Middle School:
      • 8th grade at 11:05 a.m.
      • 6th grade at 11:47 a.m.
      • 7th grade at 12:16 p.m. 
  • The afternoon meal (super snack) will be served as normal.

PROGRAMS:

  • The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) morning session will be canceled. Afternoon ECSE class will resume on a normal schedule.
  • Warrensburg Area Career Center and Summit Tech students will attend class as normal unless the Warrensburg or Lee’s Summit school districts are canceled or delayed.
  • The Day Plus and Eagles Nest Programs will operate on a normal schedule.

ACTIVITIES:

  • Activities or field trips that were to occur or have departure times after 10:00 a.m. will occur as normal.
  • Activities or field trips that were to occur or have departure times prior to 10:00 a.m. will be canceled or rescheduled.