Parent Information

During any given year, schools may experience a power failure at various locations ranging from a few minutes to several days. Typically, we do not close school unless there are compelling reasons to do so.

 In most short-term power outage situations, there is adequate light from windows and emergency lighting, as well as warm enough conditions for instruction to continue. Teachers are prepared to cope with a short-term power failure and will continue their regular curriculum and/or appropriate substitute assignments.

 In the case of a power failure at the school site, we will follow these procedures:

• The first day of a power failure, the school will be open and classes held unless otherwise directed by the Superintendent.

• Hot lunches will still be provided and lunch will be held in the cafeteria.

• If the power is not on by 7:00 A.M. on the second consecutive day, the Superintendent will consider whether closing the school site is necessary. 

• If school is closed, the Superintendent’s office will communicate the information to the community via:

  • District Website

  • School Website

  • School phone messenger (if possible)

  • Notices posted at the school sites

  • Sites not directly affected by a power failure will remain open.

Esparto Unified School District may update these procedures periodically. Please check back to be sure you are aware of the most current procedures in place.