Before sunrise, school leaders across New York are already on the road — checking conditions and deciding whether to delay or cancel classes, according to Spectrum News.
In Syracuse, staff begin assessing snow at 3:30 a.m., with decisions made by 5. High schoolers shift to virtual learning on delay days since city buses can’t accommodate schedule changes. Rural districts like Frankfort-Schuyler use delays mostly to clear roads for both regular classes and BOCES programs.
With snow days adding up early this winter, educators say they may soon need state flexibility to meet required instruction hours.
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