School Closure and Bus Cancellation Guidelines The School Division is responsible for the safe transportation of students on school buses. The Division shall exercise due care and caution in approving the operation of school buses during inclement and potentially hazardous weather and road conditions. To ensure the safety of students and staff, the Division shall assess these conditions daily and cancel or alter bus service as required. The decision to cancel bus service shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent or designate as per the Student Transportation-Storm Regulation. The Division acknowledges and respects that the parent or legal guardian has the discretion to decide if the student(s) travel by school bus and/or attend school during inclement/hazardous weather and/or road conditions. Inclement / hazardous weather and road conditions are defined as any one or more of the following: The wind chill approximates -47C as determined by Environment Canada, Brandon, MB. Road and/or visibility conditions due to fog, blowing snow, heavy snowfall or ice that make travel on roads within the Division dangerous. To view the complete Transportation Storm Policy, click on the link below: rrsd.mb.ca/governance/RRSDPolicies/Documents/EBCD-Transportation-Storm_Policy.pdf
Posted on: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 21:18:12 +0000
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