LEXINGTON, Ky. — Sunday’s winter storm closed down multiple school districts across the commonwealth for a week, including Kentucky’s second largest district, Fayette County Public Schools.

FCPS has used its last snow-day of the school year.  

Superintendent Demetrus Liggins said he and staff around the county used it as a workday even though schools were closed.

Despite snowplows being out, getting roads clear enough for large busses to get through has been a challenge.

“It’s really the neighborhood streets. Many families, as you can see, driving in, I mean, are at home. Cars that have not been moved,” he said. 

Liggins said 60% of FCP students rely on bus transportation, but the icy roads are not safe for new drivers. 

“We also have to take in consideration the fact that we have many student drivers that are inexperienced, that provide their own transportation to school, and we want to make sure that we don’t put them in a situation where they’re forced to drive and conditions that they’re not accustomed to,” Liggins said.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Friday. Liggins said they are staying connected to city and state officials alerts. 

FCPS initially planned for four snow days outside of non-traditional instruction.

With Thursday being the last snow day, Liggins said the district is planning how to move forward using Chromebooks for NTI and making up for any missed school days. 

“Now we’re doing a survey to see how many of our families have technology at home already on their own and trying to figure out a way to possibly assist those that may not have personal technology,” he said. 

Liggins said he hopes to have the technology surveys sent out in a few days. He added the district has resources and a plan to help during and after this time. 

“Kids are pretty resilient when they come back, you know, and our teachers are pretty talented. So when they come back, we really react with them to the school environment,” he said.