From all of us who transport the most precious cargo…our children!
With that in mind, here are a few things you might want to know;
Q: How do we decide when to switch over to alternate or hard surface routes?
A: First of all, safety drives all decisions. Bus drivers will report back to me whether or not a route may be getting too difficult or risky to drive down certain roads. I will drive the route myself to determined where the hazards may be& call to the county maintainer to assess the route.
For whatever, reason, it cannot be cleared at this present time, I will call Mr. Kwikkel with my recommendation of hard surface routes.
Q: How do you notify parents about hard surface routes?
A: Phone calls, direct contact , by radio(KAYL & The MOOSE ) our web site, Snow Cap, TV
www.schaller-crest.k12.ia.us go to weather tab for snow cap sign up.
Q: How long will hard surface routes last?
A: Good question. That depends on a number of things. Once we have gone to hard surface routes, I drive them daily to assess road conditions. Depending on the way things go, it could be a couple of days to a couple of months. No one really knows for sure. However, we try to get back to regular routes as soon as possible.
If you ever have any questions concerning transportation please call my office:; 712-273-5185 ext.312
Thank you and drive safely.
Darren R Nuckolls
Transportation Director
