AFNORTH
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
INCLEMENT WEATHER OR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1. International School Bus Services (South Limburg Only)
· Either the Director or the contracted bus company may decide that bus services are cancelled. Whenever possible, Principals/Heads will be consulted prior to decisions being taken.
· A decision on the cancellation of buses on some or all of the routes is to be made by 06.45 hrs. By that time, the traffic control center of Sieswerda is aware of conditions on the road in the South Limburg municipalities. Additional information is also available from military police authorities at RHQ AFNORTH and Schinnen by this time.
2. National Bus Services (US buses from Rheindahlen, Geilenkirchen /
Heinsberg area, Glons, Grote and Kleine Brogel; German buses from Tongeren
and Budel; Canadian buses from Geilenkirchen / Heinsberg area). National
military authorities decide on the cancellation of their buses. These
authorities and/or their contracted bus companies are informed immediately
if the Director decides that classes are to be cancelled.
3. Cancellation of Classes This decision rests with the Director and
when possible in consultation with Principals/Heads. Normally, all classes
will be cancelled when the majority of the buses are cancelled by this
action and/or the actions of those agencies providing the bus services.
4. Notification of Cancellation of Classes
· Parents, pupils and staff will be notified by radio if classes are cancelled or if some bus routes are not operating. AFN, BFBS and CFN are contacted by the Directorate prior to 07.00 hrs. These stations are on the FM (UKW) band as follows: AFN 89.2, CFN 99.7, BFBS 90.2. The announcements will also be carried in the German language wherever possible.
· Notification takes place only when classes are being cancelled or bus services are being curtailed. Where pick-ups on specific bus routes are definitely known to be considered behind schedule, radio announcements will also be used to minimize the time that children will need to wait outside for their buses.
· Staff follow guidelines issued by their NATIONAL office.
5. Procedures related to early dismissal due to inclement weather or
other school emergency. The Director, in consultation with the Principals/Heads,
may also decide that, owing to conditions, it is in the best interests
of the pupils to return home early. Exact procedures will be worked
out by the Assistant Business Manager in coordination with bus officials.
6. CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND
STAFF WILL ALWAYS BE CONSIDERED WHEN IMPLEMENTING THESE PROCEDURES.