[SchoolFinance] Snow Removal Procedures - School Buses

[Krol, Gabrielle]

Our transportation department is presently located at the high school.

On Tue, Jan 27, 2026 at 9:44 AM Andrea Disch <adisch at msad11.org> wrote:

> Thank you for your response, Gabi. I was wondering whether your
> transportation department operates from a dedicated bus facility or if it
> is located on the same campus as one or more schools.
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> Andrea Disch
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> Business Manager
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> Maine School Administrative District No. 11
> 150 Highland Avenue • Gardiner, Maine 04330
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> 207-582-5346
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> On Tue, Jan 27, 2026 at 9:20 AM Krol, Gabrielle <gabrielle.krol at msad52.org>
> wrote:
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>> Hi Andrea,
>>
>> For MSAD 52, it is a joint effort for our transportation and maintenance
>> staff.  The transportation staff need to clean off the buses and run them
>> through our scraper- a machine that takes the snow off of the tops of the
>> buses and vehicles.  The maintenance staff clean up the parking areas where
>> the buses stay.  It is a lengthy process!
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>> On Tue, Jan 27, 2026 at 8:05 AM Andrea Disch <adisch at msad11.org> wrote:
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>>> I am writing to inquire about the procedures in districts regarding
>>> snow removal from school buses following a snowstorm.
>>>
>>> Specifically, I am seeking clarification on who is responsible for
>>> ensuring that buses are properly cleared of snow and ice before they are
>>> placed back into service. Understanding whether this task falls under
>>> transportation staff, maintenance, a contracted service, or another role
>>> will help ensure consistency and safety across districts.
>>>
>>> Thank you in advance for your time and assistance. I appreciate any
>>> details you can provide.
>>>
>>>
>>> Andrea
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