Winter is Here!
Happy Friday CAB Families!
Winter is here! And that can mean snowy roads, cold recess, and delays in bussing at times. I wanted to take a minute to review some winter policies, in case anyone has questions.
School Closing Policy: If Boyne City or Boyne Falls Schools close due to weather and roads, we will automatically close. However, especially now that we have bussing, we do look at the areas on our route, and take that into consideration. Because we cover a wide area, we may close on days they choose to stay open. It is always my goal to close by 6:00am if it's going to happen, as we know you may need to change your plans. But, we know Michigan weather, and sometimes we get blindsided at 6:20. Hopefully that doesn't happen!
In addition to text alerts, I call in to 7&4 News, 9&10 News, and the local radio stations as well to announce closings. You can also find it on Facebook!
Dropping Off K-3 Students: Please know that young students need to have an adult at the drop-off location to meet them. We cannot leave young students alone, so please make sure to be at their stops when they get dropped off. If there is an older sibling with them (above 3rd grade), we can drop them off without adults present.
In the event that a child can't be dropped off, they'll stay on the bus with us while we continue our route. We will call you if we don't see you at your stop, and come up with a plan to have you pick up your child at a different location. Please know that it is illegal for a school bus driver to answer their cell phone while driving on a route, so sometimes it takes a little time to coordinate next steps. I hope you also know that we'll keep your child safe in the meantime!
Outdoor Recess: Please send your child with all the clothing needed for outside recess, since we go outside as long as it's above 5, with the "feels-like" temperature taken into account.
We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Winter Concert on December 18th! Have a wonderful weekend, and stay warm!