Inclement Weather Procedures

Heavy Snow and Bus Cancellations

If the buses are cancelled due to road conditions, the school division will advise parents/guardians the status of transportation operations and school closures via the automated phone notification system, radio, television, and/or website messaging. In each instance, these announcements will be made the preceding evening or between 6:00 a.m and 7:00 a.m. on the same day that bus services are to be suspended.The phone number they will use will be the one entered on the Transportation Application form in the little box in the section regarding the Automated Notification System. Please ensure the number they have is current.

Announcements of any cancellations will be broadcast on the following radio and television stations:

AM Radio Channels: 630, 740, 790, 880, 1260

FM Radio Channels: 91.7, 92.5, 96.3, 97.3, 100.3, 103.9, 104.9

Television Stations: Global, CityTV, CTV

It is recommended that two or more broadcasts be heard to ensure accuracy.

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All parents should discuss alternate plans with their children in the case of extremely cold weather.