UNIQUE ARTWORK Superintendent outlines weather call for parents

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON Like most school superintendents, Steven Madancy shares weather-related information directly with parents through technology platforms like ParentSquare, with one notable addition a detailed description of his decisionmaking even when no action is taken.

Southington schools called an emergency early dismissal Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 25 in anticipation of inclement weather, cutting the school day three hours short. The move was announced early in the morning by Madancy, following rising concerns from the forecast the day prior.

Southington schools joined Meriden, Wallingford, Plainville, Cheshire, and

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