702.11 - Transportation in Inclement Weather

School buses will not operate when weather conditions dues to fog, rain, snow or other natural elements make it unsafe to do so.  Because weather conditions may vary around the district, and may change quickly, the best judgment will be used that is possible with the information available.

The final judgment as to when conditions are unsafe to operate will be made by the superintendent.  The superintendent will be assisted by the actual “on location” decisions and reports of the drivers.  Drivers will not be required to operate a bus when, in the opinion of the superintendent, it is unsafe to do so.

A bus driver, each year, will be specially designated to report weather and road conditions by cell phone on any day when requested to do so.  Other drivers and students will be notified by cell phone, text message, TV stations, school website, and social media when school is cancelled or temporarily delayed.  It may be possible that on some occasions the entire district may not be affected by the delays, when weather conditions may vary in different locations.  When school is cancelled because of weather anywhere in the district, all schools will be closed.

When weather conditions deteriorate during the day after school has begun, students will be returned home.  If it is impossible to return the children home, they will be returned to prearranged locations around the district.

 

 

Approved:  4-23-92              
Reviewed:  11-09-20            
Revised:  2-10-97