During the months of August/September and May/June, the District uses both the forecast and actual temperature and humidity readings in schools with classrooms without air conditioning. When these readings exceed the recommended guidelines for safety, the Superintendent may cancel school for the next day for specific school buildings in the SU due to excessive heat. The following are taken into consideration when deciding to cancel or dismiss school early: 

• Building temperature/humidity (Higher than 85 degrees Fahrenheit.)
• The heat Index inside the building will be looked at when the building temperature reaches 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Outdoor temperature, relative humidity, and heat index during school & bus hours.
• The WNESU school remote option will only be used in extreme situations due to the potential logistical issues and the hardship that may cause our parents. The Superintendent will decide on remote learning with a consultation with Principals as early as possible to allow adequate notification to parents.
• The decision will be made based on a school-by-school basis. 

WNESU Administration has worked with all WNESU principals on best practices and set an established routine for relief that includes utilizing the gym for classes and moving outside when appropriate.  

III. Definition A. Heat Index – As published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature.