Tues. Closure of Schools Encouraged to Ensure Student Safety

TRENTON – New Jersey Education Commissioner Chris Cerf released the following statement today, Mon., Oct. 29, encouraging closure of schools to ensure student safety in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy:
“In light of the worsening conditions due to Hurricane Sandy, I am strongly encouraging all superintendents and charter schools across the state to cancel school tomorrow. While we respect that these decisions need to be made at the local level, all indications are that the worst of the storm will be hitting New Jersey this evening and tomorrow, and it is of the utmost importance that we consider the safety of our students, school staff and district personnel at this time. Again, the decision remains a local one, but I cannot be any clearer: the effects of the storm are only going to get worse and it is in everyone’s best interest for districts and charters to cancel school tomorrow.”
New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Rochelle Hendricks released the following statement today, Mon., Oct. 29, encouraging closure of universities and colleges across the state in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy:
“As Secretary of Higher Education, I am encouraging all college and university presidents to close your institutions on Tuesday if you have not already done so, in keeping with Governor Christie’s efforts to protect our citizens during this historic storm. I would also like to thank the many institutions that are providing shelter to residents who are in need.”