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1.04 - College Closings Policy

Policy Number - 1.04

Approved: 09/16/2025

Related: 1.04A - College Closing Procedure

Purpose

To address how certain conditions may impact the operations of Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) and establish guidelines for how decisions will be made to cancel classes, close the College, and/or to cancel or postpone college events and activities.

Scope

This policy applies to all faculty, staff, students, and visitors of the College when closing due to inclement weather or any College closing due to unforeseen events that may impact the safety and accessibility of the campus.

Policy Statement

It is the policy of KCKCC to remain open at all times possible to maintain the College’s commitment to providing service to students and community members. However, the College reserves the right tointerrupt or reduce services in such a way as to limit negative impact for sustained periods of time.

Only the President or designee has the authority to close any and all locations of the College; and their judgment, considering input from others, is the sole criterion upon which such a decision can be made.

In the event of KCKCC closing, all employees should check the KCKCC homepage, text alerts, email, and local television channels for the latest information regarding the College closing. If the College is open as per schedule and individuals cannot report to their daily assignments, these days will be counted as workdays and individuals will be expected to report, barring unsafe risks, even though they may be late. Each employee should call their supervisor/ office informing the person on duty of such a delay and then plan to reach the College as soon as circumstance and conditions allow.

Employees who do not report to work on days the College is open, during these events, shall report such absence to their supervisor and take and report the appropriate leave or take the time off without pay.This Policy will not conflict with any provisions outlined in the Master Contract.

Please see Procedure 1.04.1 for additional information.