Shelby County superintendent warns winter weather has caused bus delays; families urged to use Stop Finder app

The superintendent (name not specified) told the Shelby County School District during the superintendent report that recent winter weather and road conditions have caused bus delays and blocked turnaround spots, and families should use the district's Stop Finder app for geo-alerts about bus arrivals.

The remark matters because cold weather and one-lane roads have affected morning transportation and student wait times at bus stops. The superintendent said the district is monitoring National Weather Service advisories and wind-chill warnings to determine whether to change bus operations.

District staff described specific operational impacts: some turnaround points remain blocked by piled snow and certain roads are down to one lane, requiring drivers to proceed cautiously. The superintendent said transportation personnel have been starting work as early as 5 a.m. to keep routes running. "We certainly will look at that in terms of the time students are waiting out for buses," the superintendent said, referring to wind-chill warnings from the National Weather Service.

Families are encouraged to use Stop Finder, the district app that sends geo-targeted alerts when a bus nears a stop. "There is an app that we send out some reminders about called Stop Finder, and it's an app where you can set geo alerts," the superintendent said. If the app is not working, the superintendent said people may contact the transportation office and provided a contact name, Manny Stone, and said Cindy Skelly, the district's public relations director, can help with downloading or troubleshooting the app.

The superintendent said the district will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.