In the event of extremely adverse circumstances, including severe storm days, the Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer may decide to close all or specific schools and/ or discontinue bus service, if it is in the best interests of the children that such actions be taken. The Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer shall arrange for publication of the information as early as possible in accordance with the Metro Superintendents Snowstorm protocol as outlined in the division's Emergency Procedures Handbook.

Although circumstances necessitating the closure of schools are rare, there is a policy that outlines the procedures to be followed.

EBCD Procedures for Closures, Bus Cancellations and Other Emergencies​

More common in the winter months, however, are instances of extreme cold and/or snowstorms that may require the cancellation of school buses. The following conditions will dictate the cancellation of school buses:

• When the ambient temperature is equal to or colder than -35˚C (or -45˚C with windchill). 
• Blizzard warnings
• Snow covered or blocked roads, or other hazardous road conditions.
  
• Other emergencies that arise, the Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer will determine if bus transportation should be cancelled.
  

School Closure

The Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer shall arrange for publication of the information as early as possible in accordance with the Metro Superintendents Snowstorm protocol as outlined in the division's Emergency Procedures Handbook

Bus Cancellations

Weather Relation Cancellation- All parents, students and staff should be notified in this manner before 0700 hours.

Individual Route Cancellations- In the event the route is cancelled, the Supervisor, Transportation will ensure that all parents/guardians on the route are notified of the cancellation. The Supervisor, Transportation will notify the affected schools. ​

Outdoor Recess Policy

​For full details regarding the School Division's outdoor recess policy, please click here to view Policy JLIAB-R