Dear GCS Families:
Gaylord Community Schools is currently onboarding several new drivers, with the expectation of them being fully trained in December. We do, however, anticipate upcoming days where route delays may occur due to staffing.
In the event that your child’s AM or PM route is delayed, your options will be:
- Self Transport: Take your child to and from school (preferred)
- Delayed Route: A bus will be sent (AM or PM) to your route, operating at an approximate one hour delay.
- AM- Students will still be provided breakfast and not marked tardy.
- PM- Staff will be available to supervise your child at their school
We will make every effort to notify you in advance of a delay but we want to acknowledge that some things, such as staff illness, are not predictable. In the event of a delay, you will be notified via a Send-it call, text message, and email.
Please note that an AM delay will likely lead to a PM delay, but families will be notified by noon if the PM route is impacted or still operating as normal. Please be sure to contact the appropriate school about your end of day plans (pick up or delayed bus) on these days.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to work through our driver shortage.
Gaylord Community Schools Transportation Department