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The Board is concerned about the safe transport of students to and from school. In the event of inclement weather or hazardous road conditions, school bus transportation may be cancelled prior to school opening; early school bus dismissal from schools may occur during school hours; and/or, during severe weather advisory conditions, a school or schools may be closed prior to and/or after schools are opened.
The criteria for transportation closure or enhancement for this division are that busses on a particular route(s) in any community or in some cases across the whole jurisdiction will not run in mornings when:
a) The temperature is -40o C or colder;
b) In cases of temperatures warmer than -40o C if the wind chill factor is -40º C or greater (See Here or Here)
c) Road conditions are such, on particular routes, that the probability is significant that a particular bus(es) cannot in reasonable safety complete the route.
The decision for cancellation of transportation services will rest with the Principal in consultation with bus drivers/contractors. During inclement weather, the final decision to send a child to the bus stop or to school rests with parents, even though buses may be operational. Parents are responsible for listening to the designated radio stations or checking the St. Paul Education website to receive the correct information with regard to school closures or bus cancellations. Local radio stations notified of bus/school closures are:
CFCW Radio CHLW Radio
CKSA Radio The Wolf 99.7
K-Rock 95.3 Kool FM 101.3
630 CHED Global TV
The Weather Network 24hr Weather Information
Parents should ensure that students are dressed appropriately while traveling to and from school during inclement weather conditions whether they are riding the bus or walking. The temperatures on a school bus may drop dramatically in the event of mechanical problems.
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