HCPSS MPIA Request #2026-139

Requestor
Andrew Carlson
Requested Information
Under the Maryland Public Information Act, I request the formal criteria and methodology used to determine school closures due to inclement weather. I request all documentation, internal communications, and supporting data that justified closures on January 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30, along with any planned closures beyond. Include timelines of when these decisions were made and who was involved. I also request any external reports or agencies consulted. Additionally, I request any post-closure reviews or after-action reports, as well as any documented plans to mitigate such closures in the future. Specifically, I want to know what obstacles—whether on school property or in the community—prevented reopening and how they will address these issues going forward. Lastly, if any resource constraints or public feedback influenced decisions, I request records of those as well.
Date Received
Status
Submitted

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