Aitkin Schools preparing for late starts, remind parents to update contact information

Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter gave us important information about winter weather closure plans for the district. The first point of contact is the Infinite Campus notification system:

Part of what makes that system work is the information parents provide ahead of time:

The decision to call a weather day or delay is based on information from a variety of sources:

The bottom line is everyone wants the kids to stay safe. Parents play a key role in those decisions, as well:

We discussed a lot more about this and other district related subjects, including the results of the school board elections and the upcoming winter activities. You can hear our whole conversation with Superintendent Stifter on the Wake the Lakes page at our website, rjbroadcasting.com