PURPOSE

The purpose is to provide guidelines for communication of suspended operations for Skagit Valley College campuses and centers.

REFERENCES

• WAC 357-31-260 When may an agency head or institution president suspend operations?
• SVCFT Negotiated Agreement
• WPEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

POLICY

The President or his/her designee may suspend the operations of any portion or all of the institution whenever he/she determines that public health, property, or safety may be jeopardized due to emergency conditions

PROCEDURES

In the event of an emergency delay or closure (due to snow, earthquake, wind, fire, etc.), every effort will be made to announce a decision to close or delay day classes prior to 6:00 AM. Every effort will be made to announce a decision to close evening classes by 3:00 PM. A message will be placed on the college website www.skagit.edu and at www.skagit.edu/FlashAlert (formerly SchoolReport.org), radio and television stations and on these phone numbers when the college is closed or delayed: Whidbey Island Campus 360-675-6656 Mount Vernon Campus 360-416-7600 San Juan Center 360-416-3720 South Whidbey Center 360-341-2425