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Area schools stay open despite weather warnings Sep 8, 2010 — Victoria Advocate ...children to school because of the safety," said Adam Jay, a parent with five children in the district. Jay said his vehicle was hydroplaning off the road, and he felt unsafe on his way to drop off his child at William Wood Elementary. Parents who feel unsafe driving their children to school in inclement weather can possibly get an excused absence for the child, said Diane Boyett, communications director with the Victoria school district. "If they feel that it is not safe for...
 

 
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