Meridian, Boise school districts elect to stay open
BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) - Numerous school districts and charter schools have closed for the day due to extremely slick conditions.
But Meridian and the Boise School Districts have elected to stay open - upsetting some parents.
"I am not driving my kids on these roads they r too dangerous and all the school districts should not risk the bus drivers or the children," Christy Kirk said on the KBOI Facebook page.
"I'm keeping the kids at home," said Pete Nava, another local parent.
Christina Slocum also chimed in on our Facebook page.
"I can't believe Meridian and Boise school (districts). School buses are late, so now the kids are having to stand out in this weather longer than normal," Slocum said. "What a bad judgment call on the school dists part. WOW."
Some students have elected to stay home - despite the district decision.
"The weather conditions are just horrible," said Trevor, a senior at Timberline High School in southeast Boise. "It's worse than the actual snow day we had earlier. I was literally just outside, and it's not worth taking any risk and I'm staying home."
We have calls into the Boise and Meridian School Districts to ask why school is still in session.
But Meridian and the Boise School Districts have elected to stay open - upsetting some parents.
"I am not driving my kids on these roads they r too dangerous and all the school districts should not risk the bus drivers or the children," Christy Kirk said on the KBOI Facebook page.
"I'm keeping the kids at home," said Pete Nava, another local parent.
Christina Slocum also chimed in on our Facebook page.
"I can't believe Meridian and Boise school (districts). School buses are late, so now the kids are having to stand out in this weather longer than normal," Slocum said. "What a bad judgment call on the school dists part. WOW."
Some students have elected to stay home - despite the district decision.
"The weather conditions are just horrible," said Trevor, a senior at Timberline High School in southeast Boise. "It's worse than the actual snow day we had earlier. I was literally just outside, and it's not worth taking any risk and I'm staying home."
We have calls into the Boise and Meridian School Districts to ask why school is still in session.
I am disgusted that the BSD would be so irresponsible and put kids and parents at risk! Bad decision and shame on you BSD!
Wait what about Kuna?! No one wants to post news for Kuna, Kuna schools are open today and they were also open 2 weeks ago when everyone else was closed!
I couldn't believe it this morning when I witnessed it RAINING ICE FOR 2 HOURS at 3am, turned on the radio and heard that Boise School District was still encouraging parents to get out there with their youngsters to make sure they go to school today. Meanwhile, Boise Police Department was telling people to AVOID DRIVING if they can, Major Tow Truck companies were calling our taxi business to say that they had EVERY SINGLE TOW TRUCK out on a call from all of the accidents. THE FREEWAY GETS SHUT DOWN from Broadway Ave all the way to Mtn. Home, and going outside is literally walking or driving on an ice skating rink. To Quote Mom84 "I am disappointed in the Boise School District in keeping the schools open," is a MASSIVE UNDERSTATEMENT!!!My child attends school in the Boise School District. Â
I haven't heard any details but a school bus went off the road near Lake Hazel and Eagle roads. Â It was
too risky for drivers and kids.
Bad Call School Districts!!!!!!
Agreed. If my children were schoolage, there is no way I would allow them out. A bus slid off the road at Eagle/Lake Hazel. Ridiculous.
Schools should all be closed today. Icy roads are just not worth it. I am questioning the powers that be on their decision to stay open..my family is working from home today!!
I can't believe that the Meridian and Boise school districts are keeping school open. I am scared for the children in buses, cars, or just walking. I'm very disappointed in the judgement of these districts. I hope that people get to school safely. :(