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"Snow shovels have already become second nature for an elite few in a never-ending battle against the cold in the northeast side of Oklahoma City.Monday\u00A0found Oklahoma City School District workers digging out of an icy grip.\"As we all know, snow\u2019s one thing, but ice is completely different,\" said facilities director Billy Goldsmith.The icy conditions are what decided the third snow day for OKC students. At Thelma Park Elementary, cleared sidewalks were a mere consolation in a district covering more than 100 schools over 100 square miles.\"One spot if it has a little bit of sun-facing surfaces, those are perfect,\" Goldsmith said. \"Then you go to the other side of the building and it\u2019s solid ice.\"Most streets are also still covered in snow and ice, forcing drivers to slip and slide their way through school zones. Salt sprays on school grounds have helped, but with 43,000 students to care for, district officials can\u2019t stress caution enough. With\u00A0Tuesday\u00A0classes canceled, crews are already working overtime hoping to be ready Wednesday.\"We\u2019ll make the decision that\u2019s in the best interest of the students,\" said district spokesperson Tierney Tinnin. \"We want to make sure our kids are safe.\"The district said the current school year has five snow days built into the existing calendar. No extra time will be added to school hours until weather days exceed five."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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