In the 2021-2022 academic year York Regional District School Board (YRDSB) have closed schools 3 times due to inclement weather. Only one of these times was actually warranted, when the weather was bad due to a major snow storm. While the other two days may not have been sunny, the weather was far from warranting a closure. The majority of school boards in Southern Ontario did not have closures during these days. We would like for YRDSB to change their policies, follow Toronto's school board example, and not trigger school closures unless a major weather event happens.
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March 24, 2022
I am truly overwhelmed by how many of you have shared your own frustrations about these unnecessary closures. This momentum belongs entirely to the parents and students who are tired of the constant disruption to our learning days.
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Enough with the closures over a little bit of snow. My kids fall so far behind because of this.
Ridiculous that we have to deal with this every winter. Other boards handle the weather just fine. Get it together YRDSB.
Seems like the issue has been resolved given today's (March 29th) message from YRDSB. I'd like to believe that this petition played some role, as I've sent it to YRDSB, but it's likely just a coincidence.
Closing all schools when a small percentage of kids need bussing is illogical and contrary to the ideology that your policies and those of teachers’ unions are in the best interest of students. You also need to redefine your definition of what constitutes “inclement “ weather . The Catholic Board of Ed. Kept their schools open so am I to infer that they care less about student safety or that they care more about students’ education and well being? I’ll go with the latter.
Schools closed with no reason most of the time . Cold weather, snow , rain absolutely normal for the North Country such as Canada . Kids with special health needs distracted with routine interruption . It is very hard to make the arrangements when notified at 6 a.m of schools Cancelation . It doesn’t make any sense why other schools boards open but not YRSB .
This silliness needs to end
Stop closing schools when the weather is a bit bad!
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In the 2021-2022 academic year York Regional District School Board (YRDSB) have closed schools 3 times due to inclement weather. Only one of these times was actually warranted, when the weather was bad due to a major snow storm. While the other two days may not have been sunny, the weather was far from warranting a closure. The majority of school boards in Southern Ontario did not have closures during these days. We would like for YRDSB to change their policies, follow Toronto's school board example, and not trigger school closures unless a major weather event happens.
Updates
March 24, 2022
I am truly overwhelmed by how many of you have shared your own frustrations about these unnecessary closures. This momentum belongs entirely to the parents and students who are tired of the constant disruption to our learning days.
9 Comments
Waking up at 5:30 to check the news just to find out everything is shut down for a light dusting is getting real old. Stop being so cautious it hurts the students.
Enough with the closures over a little bit of snow. My kids fall so far behind because of this.
Ridiculous that we have to deal with this every winter. Other boards handle the weather just fine. Get it together YRDSB.
Seems like the issue has been resolved given today's (March 29th) message from YRDSB. I'd like to believe that this petition played some role, as I've sent it to YRDSB, but it's likely just a coincidence.
Closing all schools when a small percentage of kids need bussing is illogical and contrary to the ideology that your policies and those of teachers’ unions are in the best interest of students. You also need to redefine your definition of what constitutes “inclement “ weather . The Catholic Board of Ed. Kept their schools open so am I to infer that they care less about student safety or that they care more about students’ education and well being? I’ll go with the latter.
Schools closed with no reason most of the time . Cold weather, snow , rain absolutely normal for the North Country such as Canada . Kids with special health needs distracted with routine interruption . It is very hard to make the arrangements when notified at 6 a.m of schools Cancelation . It doesn’t make any sense why other schools boards open but not YRSB .
This silliness needs to end
Stop closing schools when the weather is a bit bad!
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Waking up at 5:30 to check the news just to find out everything is shut down for a light dusting is getting real old. Stop being so cautious it hurts the students.