Current School Bus Route Information and School Closures

FILE: EBD-R

EMERGENCY CLOSING PROCEDURES

If, as a result of inclement weather or other emergencies, it becomes necessary to close a school(s), alter the opening or closing hours of a school(s), or change the operating schedule of school buses, a public announcement regarding the situation will be made over radio station CFRY-920.

If a school(s) is closed, all school-sponsored activities and public utilization of school facilities will automatically be cancelled or postponed until the school is officially re-opened. This includes social events, club meetings, sports events at home or away, and community school programs.

Guidelines to be followed for each situation:

1. CFRY radio is contacted by the Superintendent of schools
2. Students shall not attend school
3. Teachers, school secretaries and teacher assistants will not be expected to report to school. Under certain circumstances staff may be required to report to an alternate location.
4. Custodians and principals shall report to work, if possible.

1. CFRY radio is contacted by the Superintendent of schools
2. Students are relocated to an alternative location or, if appropriate, sent home or to the pre-determined billet.
3. After students are sent home, the departure of the school staff is at the discretion of the principal.
4. The principal is to contact a member of the senior administrative staff prior to leaving the school.

1. CFRY radio contacted by Operations Supervisor or Superintendent of schools
2. All staff members are, if possible, to attend to their place of employment or contact their principal or immediate supervisor.
3. Rural students may attend school, at the discretion of their parents.
4. City students are to attend school at the discretion of their parents.

1. CFRY radio is contacted by the Superintendent of schools
2. Principal arranges alternate accommodation for transported (bus) students according to the pre-arranged billeting plan for each school.

1. CFRY contacted by Supervisor of Operations regarding buses that are delayed. Additional details will be communicated to CFRY as may be applicable.

1. Bus driver contacts the Operations Supervisor for direction, if possible.
2. Bus driver reacts to the situation in a prudent manner while keeping the safety of the students as the first consideration.
3. If it is necessary to return, students are to be taken to Portage Collegiate Institute.
4. The bus driver is to contact the Operations Supervisor and stay with the students until relieved.
5. The Operations Supervisor is to contact a member of the senior administrative staff and the Emergency Plan implemented. School Board Chair contacted by Superintendent.
6. CFRY radio is contacted by the Superintendent of Schools, if appropriate, with the details of the Emergency Plan.

Cross-Reference: EBB, EBC, EBD, EBD-E, JGFA-R, KG, KG-R, KGA

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