A voice mail line has been set up for Glen Este Middle School. In the event of a delay or closing, a message will be left on the hotline.

The number for our hotline is 947-7798.

West Clermont school delays and closings will also be reported by the following local radio and TV stations:

The media will announce one of the following:

One-hour delay in school starting time: Buses run regular routes one hour later (public and nonpublic). If a one-hour delay occurs, afternoon kindergarten buses will run at their regular time.

Schools closed: No transportation service provided (public and nonpublic).

Limited bus service: A plan that will only be used the second or third day after a heavy snow when turnarounds are not clear. Limited bus service will only be used in extreme conditions. It requires some students to use an alternate bus stop.

If schools are open and parents do not want to send their children to school, the absence will be treated as excused, and the work missed may be made up. This decision is always available to parents.

Early Dismissals

Mid-day snowstorms create different problems; however, we seldom use early dismissals. We are reluctant to do so for several reasons:

1. The bus fleet starts its sequence of afternoon runs at 2:00 p.m. In order to dismiss one hour early, we must decide no later than 11:45 p.m. to implement the early dismissal properly.
2. If we dismiss early, there is the possibility of children being dropped off at home with no one there to let them in.

If conditions in the afternoon are such that parents wish to go to the school and pick up their children early, they may do so. The principal will release the children to parents, and the absence will be excused.

We advise our drivers to be cautious and to take their time in inclement weather, so it is not unusual for buses to run late. If drivers are unable to travel a particular road safely, they are instructed to return with the affected students and parents are notified so that other transportation arrangements can be made. However, this seldom occurs. Our buses are equipped with snow tires, and they have relatively good traction.

All of our buses are now equipped with direct radio communication to the district transportation office. This enables us to monitor the status of our fleet, as well as the road conditions throughout the district.

Parents and students are urged to listen to the radio or to watch TV for announcements concerning changes in school time or bus schedules. Please do not call the school or transportation office for this information.

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