BV Unmuted
BV Unmuted is your inside look at what's happening across Blue Valley Schools. Hosted by Superintendent Dr. Gillian Chapman and district leaders, each episode features conversations with students, staff and community members about the work, programs and achievements that shape Blue Valley. From sharing about exceptional student experiences to exploring how we are fostering supportive and healthy school communities, this podcast highlights the ideas, people and priorities moving Blue Valley forward.
BV Unmuted
BV unmuted - Snow Days: Behind the Scenes
"One of the things that I hope people are hearing is how much planning and thought goes in to decisions around inclement weather... safety is really what we're looking at. We know it's an inconvenience if we have to cancel school, but if it's not safe to come to school because of the weather, we're going to cancel every single time." - Dr. Tonya Merrigan, Superintendent
You might have heard the saying "If you don't like the weather in Kansas, wait a few minutes." The unpredictability of the KC climate can keep us here at Blue Valley up at night - literally. No matter when the snow starts falling, our grounds crews and custodians are hard at work plowing parking lots and shoveling sidewalks. In this episode of BV unmuted, Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan and Executive Director of Operations Jake Slobodnik break down the planning process for how the school district prepares for inclement weather.