The decision to go outside or stay inside for outdoor eating, recess, physical education, or any other outdoor activity is based on the following criteria:
Temperature and humidity
Wind chill
Heat index and air quality
Age of students
Length of time outdoors
Adequacy of the children’s clothing
Condition of the playground
Falling precipitation (more than a sprinkle or mist)
Thunder and lightning (Generally, it is assumed that students will be outside for recess, outdoor eating, physical education, or any other outdoor activity when the temperature combined with the wind chill is not less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit or the heat index reading is less than 95.)