The city’s issues with staffing shortages might affect its crossing guards, resulting in the potential for crossing locations to be left unattended.
Citing the safety of students as their priority, a social media post issued by the city Monday noted they will regularly review and adjust staffing resources and service level needs in an attempt to minimize disruption in staffing road crossings before and after school.
In the event a designated crossing guard location cannot be staffed, a notice of temporary location closure will be posted online and can be accessed by clicking here.
City staff will also notify the affected school(s) as soon as possible and advise families through existing school communication portals.
The staffing shortages have come as a result of recruiting challenges and resource constraints related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
