Story updated at 8:03 p.m. March 14 to include comment from board president Chad Rudy.
The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Sunday, March 15, to consider a resolution declaring an emergency closure of schools as part of the district's response to the spread of coronavirus.
The resolution states the emergency closure of all district facilities would be for March 16-20, with additional closures past that date possible.
The resolution also states the board acknowledges many district employees may be instructed not to report to work, while others could be called upon to provide emergency-related services during the closure.
It goes on to state the board “authorizes continued wage payments to all employees” instructed not to report to work during the emergency closures, and nonexempt employees required to work will be paid at a premium rate.
"Our number one priority is the safety of our students, teachers, staff and overall community," board President Chad Rudy said. "This is a very fluid and dynamic situation. Should it be needed, the next step [would be] to develop a home learning process to continue the education of our students."
The emergency meeting will be held at 3 p.m. March 15 in the Frisco ISD Administration Building, 5515 Ohio Drive.
On March 12, the district announced it would extend spring break another week through March 20 due to coronavirus concerns and suspend in-person classes. A message from Superintendent Mike Waldrip said regular classes would be replaced with virtual instruction.
