<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Dfw9V_1H3k8oz800" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Dfw9V_1H3k8oz800" width="936" height="528" ></figure>GIRARD - The Girard City School District has shed some more light on why classes were canceled for students on Friday.The district posted on its Facebook page that classes were canceled on Friday due to “unforeseen operational challenges,” but staff members would still participate in a professional development day.Girard Superintendent Bryan O’Hara explained that the unforeseen challenge was a shortage in bus staff and longer-than-usual commutes.Under federal law, drivers of passenger-carrying vehicles, such as buses, must be on the road for no more than 10 hours per day following eight hours off.O’Hara says had the bus drivers transported students to and from school and student athletes to and from Friday night’s playoff football game against Barnesville, they would likely exceed the 10-hour limit.The playoff game will be at Barnesville High School, which is about a two-hour drive from Girard High School, according to Google Maps.Additionally, O’Hara said the district wanted to eliminate any unnecessary logistical challenges for families dropping off and picking up students from school and “meet professional responsibilities” while supporting the football game.</div></body>

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GIRARD - The Girard City School District has shed some more light on why classes were canceled for students on Friday. The district posted on its Facebook page that classes were canceled on Friday due to “unforeseen operational challenges,” but staff members would still participate in a professional development day.

Girard City Schools cancels classes due to transportation issues

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GIRARD - The Girard City School District has shed some more light on why classes were canceled for students on Friday. The district posted on its Facebook 

Girard City Schools cancels classes due to transportation issues

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