The Transportation of Students during Inclement Weather

The following information is a brief reiteration of a letter that was previously sent home October 24th.  If you would like a copy of the letter for more details please send a note with your child and a copy will be sent home.

The Upper Canada District School Board is working cooperatively with bus contractors and neighbouring Boards to ensure that our approach to transportation during inclement weather is coordinated and designed with the safety of students in mind. We have designed systems with Pelmorex/The Weather Network, our co-terminus Board and bus operators in order to receive the most up-to-date information regarding local weather and road conditions. Decisions concerning the cancellation of school bus and special vehicle transportation are made cooperatively based upon this information. Unless otherwise announced, schools will remain open for students and staff even if transportation is cancelled.

Announcements regarding the cancellation of school bus and special vehicle transportation will be broadcasted starting at 6:15 a.m. on your local radio station. If transportation is cancelled in the morning, afternoon transportation will not operate. Please listen for the radio announcements.

If buses are not cancelled for all areas of the Upper Canada District School Board then they may be cancelled by School Family. e.g. Buses are running in all areas of the Upper Canada District School Board except for the Rideau Family of Schools but the schools will remain open.

Students can verify if buses are cancelled by accessing the UCDSB Transportation Department’s web site at www.ucdsb.on.ca/transportation and click on the “Bus Cancellation Status” button or you can call 1866-629-0629. School bus cancellations will be posted by 6:15 a.m. on inclement weather days.