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The Halifax Regional School Board is facing criticism over its decision to keep classes open on Thursday.

A number of parents and students voiced their discontent, with a local student saying he believes the board should have delayed classes.

"At least a two hour delay to give time to plow sidewalks and roads," said Haolin Tong, grade 12 student at Charles P. Allen High School. "There were so many late school buses this morning. I saw a bus arrive at 10:20 a.m. which is the end of the first period."

Tong said, while driving to school, he witnessed a collision and his car slipped several times during his commute.

He went on to say he's become wary of the school boards decision-making process.

"I think we lost our faith in the HRSB making decisions," he said. "They don't know how to make the right call when conditions are poor."

A number of parents and students took to social media to vent frustrations, with some saying the school board is putting people's safety at risk.

In a statement , HRSB said it takes great care when making the decision to cancel school in the event of severe or inclement weather.

This story originally appeared on Halifax Today.