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711.8 Transportation in Inclement Weather

AUXILIARY SERVICES

Series 700

 

Policy Title:  Transportation in Inclement Weather                                                                                                                                                       Code No.  711.8

School district buses will not operate when weather conditions due to fog, rain, snow or other natural elements make it unsafe to do so.  Because weather conditions may vary around the school district and may change quickly, the best judgment possible will be used 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 in this decision by the Transportation Director.

Drivers will be notified by the Transportation Director when school is cancelled or temporarily delayed, students and parents will be notified through commercial media.  When school is cancelled because of weather anywhere in the district, all school will be closed.

When weather conditions deteriorate during the day after school has begun, cancellation notices will be announced by commercial media.  Students will be returned to their regular drop-off sites unless weather conditions prevent it.  In that case, students will be kept at or returned to school until they are picked up by the parents.

 

Approved:  December 16, 2003

Reviewed:  March 9, 2021

Revised:

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013)

Cross Reference:  601.2 School Day