“In the final analysis, when it all comes down to the bottom line, we will respect parents' decision around the safety of their sons and daughters. They have the ultimate final call, and we will respect that call and grant that student an excused absence.”
“We cannot make the call until 3 or 3:30 in the morning. But we're watching it closely. If the forecast indeed delivers the additional inches predicted, we will look at it very, very critically and consider the safety.”