[crfox]

It's funny you saying that being from Michigan... I graduated from Western (Go Broncos!) back in the day ('02), moving to a school district in Maryland that will close if there is even the slightest hint of sno* in the air. I remember student teaching for several districts in Michigan (Mattawan and Vicksburg) and they wouldn't close for anything (I should have stayed in Michigan). Being the faculty member/coach/advisor for our team in Columbia, Maryland, any time I receive word from the district to not have a meeting after school, or open the building because of sno*, I have to follow district policy... despite if it actually does snow or ice. 95% of the time it does not. 100% of the time it bugs the mentors...

I have seen the liability take effect with other activities that required students to come in, where there were accidents causing blame on the school districts, so there is reason why a lot of the larger districts aim to be safe. Just hope for no snow... Do not allow for students to wear their PJ's inside out... and get as much work done per night as possible!