District spokesperson Tara Melton cited Public Service Company of New Mexico's notice of a potential power shutdown due to high winds and fire weather conditions as the district’s reason to shift to remote work for the day.
“This will allow us to ensure the health and safety of all,” Melton wrote in a news release issued Wednesday evening.
The district will draw on its inclement weather procedures.
Grades K-12 will meet remotely over Google Meet, starting at the regularly scheduled time, and ending at 12:30 p.m., “due to potential power and Internet outages.”
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque said winds are expected to rise slowly from 6 mph at 5 a.m. to 34 mph by the peak at 2 p.m., with predicted wind gusts of up to 48 mph.
The district asks parents to ensure students’ devices are fully charged with Internet access, and to contact tech support at their child's school if they have any technology-related issues. It also provided a written guide for parents on the use of school-administered laptops at https://tinyurl.com/4zhb5cvb.
“We understand that this situation may create challenges (particularly if you do not have electricity or a connection to the Internet), and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we continue to ensure that learning remains uninterrupted," Melton added. "If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to your school’s administration or classroom teacher via email (based on the availability of Internet/electricity in your area)."
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