February 18, 2025

Dear Families and Staff,

At this time, our schools will be open tomorrow through Friday. Information from the National Weather Service and the City of San Antonio Office of Emergency Management indicate that no precipitation is expected this week. According to this forecast, roads should be safe for travel.  

We know and understand that early notification allows you to make informed travel and childcare decisions. 

We encourage you to have your child dress in layers. As a reminder, you can check bus route times using our bus stop locator. Additionally, in response to the weather forecast, our heated buses will pick up students on the regular schedule, and we will run additional heated buses to reduce wait times. 

In preparation, we have implemented our winterization protocols. We have performed the following inclement weather actions:
-    Insulated all exterior piping
-    Purchased and distributed 750 portable climate control units
-    Notified mechanical contractors for supplemental support as needed
-    Are monitoring all campuses through District Control Systems
-    Assessing building conditions prior to the arrival of faculty and students
-    Adjusting schedule for all Technicians, Facilities Managers and Customer Service Center to ensure communication and services are available starting at 4 a.m.
-    Modifying building automated schedules to 24/7 in order to accommodate inclement weather

Despite all of these efforts, the age and condition of our buildings makes our systems work harder and makes it more difficult to evenly cool and heat the buildings. Therefore, all principals have comprehensive mitigation plans to ensure that schools can respond proactively in the event of HVAC issues. Mitigation plans include moving to an alternate location, such as the library, cafeteria, gym, or any other unoccupied space.

We deeply appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions and the unique needs of our facilities. Your support and flexibility allow us to focus on providing safe and comfortable learning environments for our students and staff.

Thank you for being a vital part of our SAISD community. Together, we will continue to overcome challenges and prioritize the well-being and success of our students.

In service,
Jaime Aquino, Ph.D.
Superintendent