For immediate release
January 31, 2002

Inclement weather shuts down
HPEDSB schools

        Due to deteriorating weather conditions, the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board initiated Early School Shutdown (Policy B8) at 11:15 a.m. All schools are contacting parents and/or emergency caregivers to arrange for the safe departure of all students. Adequate staff will remain in schools to ensure student safety and orderly departures. As soon as all students are home safely, schools will be closed.

For information contact:
Dave Rutherford, Superintendent of Finance, 966-1170 ext. 2280

Reference:
Tara Hall, Communications Officer, 966-1170 ext. 2354