Many school districts across Central Texas have decided to cancel classes amid a winter storm lingering on Monday, January 26. However, a few in the San Antonio area have decided to stay open, leaving parents mixed with support and disapproval.

Some parents are upset with the Poteet Independent School District for keeping its schools open during the Texas winter storm. The district posted its decision on Sunday, January 25, writing that school will resume as normal on Monday. Buses will run at a regular time, according to its Facebook post.

In the comments, Gloria Fontenot wrote that it’s too cold out for her children to go to school. She added that her kids tell her that their buses typically don’t have heat on. Teresa Salazar also added that her daughter won’t be going to school, as she claims it’s always cold in her classroom regardless of the temperature outside. Dale Woods said the decision is “very sad.”

“Be ready for the absences unfortunately,” Angelica Alderete stated.

“Yall won’t give them off to keep them safe but yall will give them off for a fun weekend of the strawberry festival!!!! Smh,” Chrussy Perez wrote.

Poteet ISD to resume classes

While the majority of the comments disagreed with the district, some parents agreed with Poteet ISD. Desiré Guerra thanked the district for the updated and stressed how others need to be mindful that the school may be the only warm place, warm meal that another child may need.

“Need to send my kids to poteet. No reason to cancel school. Good for you Poteet ISD,” Anthony Kassin wrote.

“I’m glad that there is one school that schedule must go on, I’m sure if the weather does get bad they will have an early release but don’t look like it, Good job Poteet ISD,” Zina Gomez added.

Charles Camarillo, the superintendent of Poteet ISD, told MySA the decision to keep the schools open came after having conversations and collaboration with other county districts and knowing that very little to no precipitation is expected.

“Cold by itself is no reason to close. Second, every parent has the choice to keep their kids at home and can do so without repercussions,” Camarillo stated via email. “What about the parents who need them in school or cannot provide care while they are at work. You would think having choices is better than not, and leave the complaining for a better reason.”

Poteet ISD isn’t alone in resuming classes on Monday. Jourdanton ISD and Pleasanton ISD are keeping their schools open on Monday.

The cities are in Atascosa County, which is under an Extreme Cold Warning until noon on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. The region is expected to have temperatures below 22 degrees around 8 to 9 a.m. on Monday. Temperatures will inch up in the mid-30s around 3 p.m. and then drop again to below freezing by the evening. The NWS says there is refreeze potential on Sunday night, where any liquid or slush remains.

This article originally published at San Antonio-area school staying open Monday sparks backlash from parents.