Inclement Weather

CANCELLATION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

The decision to cancel school transportation is the responsibility of the Supervisor of the Algoma & Huron-Superior Transportation Services (AHSTS) consortium in consultation with the school bus operators, Weather Network, Environment Canada, Ontario 511, the Directors of Education and the municipalities.

When transportation services are cancelled, schools may remain open. The Supervisor will consult with the Directors of Education for their decision as to whether schools will remain open.

The parent or guardian makes the final decision as to whether or not conditions are safe to send their child to school.

The designated Bus Operators will report conditions to the Supervisor of the AHSTS who will:

a) contact the Directors of Education who will notify the principals;

b) inform the families via SchoolMessenger (calls and/or emails);

c) inform the media; and

d) inform the contact for school crossing guards.

1. All Day Cancellation -  AHSTS, through an established contact list, will relay the cancellation information to the media and board communication staff. The AHSTS will post all cancellation and route delays on its website. If bus routes or transportation services are cancelled in the morning; the decision remains in effect for the entire school day. It is then the responsibility of parents or guardians to provide transportation to and from school for their child.

2. Emergency Cancellation (throughout the day) -  Inclement weather conditions sometimes occur after students have arrived at school. A decision to remain in school or to dismiss early will be made in consultation with the Directors of Education. Should a decision be that buses leave early, the schools will be responsible for contacting parents. The Supervisor of the AHSTS will contact the media.

In the event of inclement or poor weather conditions in specific areas, Principals may request early dismissal; however approval from the Directors of Education is required.