This notice provides information regarding delayed school openings and closings due to hazardous weather conditions. Information will be available on our website and through our Parent Square. Also, mass media, News12, Fios1, or radio, 97.5 FM WALK, 102.3 FM WBAB.
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School
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1 Hour Delay
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2 Hour Delay
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Harborfields HS
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8:40
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9:40
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Oldfield MS
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9:10
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10:10
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Thomas J. Lahey ES
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10:20
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11:20
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Washington Drive PS
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10:20
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11:20
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Accordingly, all school buses will be running on the delayed schedule. Transportation to all private and parochial schools will be delayed as well. There will be no AM Tech or Vocational classes. PM Tech classes will be regular time.
A delayed opening is subject to change if weather or road conditions remain hazardous or worsen. There will be subsequent communications regarding any changes. If there is a weather induced District wide school closure, there will be no bus transportation provided for any schools.
Cancellations
In the event of a delayed opening or closure the following will be cancelled:
AM Scope AM Treasure Cove The Breakfast Program
Before School Programs
The Superintendent may opt to modify the above guidelines.
Request a Bus Stop Location Change
Bus Stop Locations and Information
We take bus stop safety very seriously. We consider all students in an area when choosing a stop location. In addition, there are factors such as the bus driver being able to see the entire bus stop area. We consider other motorists approaching our stops, stopping distance, road conditions, no travel roads, speed limits, the bus being able to maneuver, the distance between stops, and roads with a lack of shoulders or steep inclines. That is why there are many roads within our district that buses will not travel on.
Please understand as a guideline, we do not provide unwarranted house stops. Buses will not enter private roads or private property.
Please remember parents are responsible for ensuring their child’s safety to and from the bus stop. You are responsible to make appropriate arrangements. To maximize safety, students should be at the stop at least 5-10 minutes before the pickup to ensure timely loading and to avoid running at or around the bus stop. Students and families should make a point to move at least 15 feet away from the bus when finished with loading or unloading students. That is a danger zone. Students crossing should always do so in front of the bus with the driver’s eyesight and direction.
Bus rides are typically 20-40 minutes, but those times can fluctuate depending on unforeseen circumstances. Some routes have children that are first on last off, depending on how far they live from the school. That is generally the most efficient practice.
REQUESTING A STOP CHANGE
Please be reminded that bus stop changes cannot be approved for the following reasons:
• Not able to see the bus stop from home
• Other family, parent, siblings, obligations at home
• General neighborhood concerns
• The bus already passes your home
• Walking distance to the stop (if already within district guidelines for allowed distance)
• Lack of sidewalks or road conditions like hills or curves
Requests will not be addressed during the first few weeks of school. Please fill out the Google form on our website and allow us several weeks from the start of the school year to complete the review process. You will be notified via email of the Transportation Department’s decision.
We thank you for your cooperation and support in protecting our most precious cargo.
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