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Editors note: A previous version of this story reported Burris Laboratory School is more likely to close because of school-provided transportation. Since, the article has been changed to reflect Burris' transportation policy, which states all parents are responsible for their students transportation to and from school.
Frigid lows, springtime highs, rain, ice and snow have all been a part of Muncie’s forecast the past couple of weeks.
The inclement weather has resulted in school cancellations and delays across Delaware County, including Burris Laboratory School and Muncie Community Schools. However, with the exception of classes being cancelled due to a water line break in Cooper Physical, classes have yet to be cancelled at Ball State.
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Amidst the snow storms that started Thursday, Bernie Hannon, treasurer and vice president for business affairs, sent out an email reminding students of Ball State’s severe weather policy.
Along with reminding students to dress for cold weather, the policy states that when temperatures fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, students and employees should monitor weather forecasts in addition to staying up-to-date with on-campus information such as delays or cancellations.
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While K-12 schools often close because of cold weather, the policy says the distinction between a K-12 school and a university like Ball State are the age of students, the transportation necessary and the access students have to the facility.
In other words, an elementary or middle school is more likely to close because the children are younger, they rely heavily on school-provided transportation and many of them can’t walk to school.
However, Burris doesn't have school-provided transportation according to its 2017-2018 Student Handbook. So other factors, such as back and country road and highway conditions are considered during inclement weather.
The policy also said there are rare occasions when the university will close when there isn’t electricity — or a significant portion is out — or when snow is falling so fast that it’s impossible to keep sidewalks, roads and parking lots cleared for students.
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