B Y R I C K S M I T H

Single Route BussingBoard Presentation

F E B R U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 1 2

Why

� Single Route Bussing is an evaluation of overall district effectiveness and efficiency. The district is in the process of finding ways to reduce 1.1 Million dollars by 2015. By adopting single routes, we are projected to save between $900,000 and 1.4 Million projected to save between $900,000 and 1.4 Million dollars in ten years.

FY 10- $199,786 FY 11-$314,453 FY 12- $431,493 FY 13- $1,363,696 FY 14- $2,217,343 FY 15- $2,706,129 FY 16- $3,109,238

Updated 2/7/12 – Deficit Spending

1.1 Million Dollar Reduction Planfor 2013-2015

� Two-year Contract Extension $250,000

� Program & Personnel Evaluation $250,000

� Retirements, Replacements

� Program Changes

� 50% Reduction on Textbook Adoption $150,000

� Move Technology Equipment to PI $150,000� Move Technology Equipment to PI $150,000

� Administrator Reduction $ 30,000

� Health Insurance $100,000

� Single Bussing $150,000 (2014-15)

Total $1,080,000

Start Up Cost

� Start up Cost� 2 busses at $75,052 x 2 158,700� 1 Special Ed Bus 86,741� 2 School Vans 40768� Bus routing software $10,000 + 3,000 per year renewal

13,000 � New drivers 30,000� Right Turn Lane +10,000

• TOTAL 339,209� Projected Savings

� Fuel $80,000 + $130,000 in salaries, repairs, oil changes = $210,000

� Est. 10 years x $ 150,000 savings $1.5 Million� Minus Start Up Cost est. $350,000

• TOTAL $1,150,000

� Savings Range is $900,000 to $1.4 Million� 3 Year payback

Districts

Waterloo Local E 8:05 M/H 8:00 1st year ExcellentPike Delta York E8:15 M/H 8:20 1st Year ExcellentCrestview All 8:00 Always ExcellentMt. Gilead E 7:40 M/H 7:30 6 years ExcellentLoudonville All 8:00 Always EffectiveRidgedale All 8:00 6 years Continuous Carey EVS All 8:15 28 years Effective*Paulding EVS All 8:00 1st year ExcellentBluffton E 8:10 M/H 8:05 3 years Excellent w/DBluffton E 8:10 M/H 8:05 3 years Excellent w/DSouth Central All 8:00 Always EffectiveRidgemont All 8 -8:15 Always EffectiveMadison Plain All 7:30 2 years EffectiveFairbanks All 7:45 Years ExcellentBen Logan All 8:00 16 Years Excellent

There is no pattern or research I am aware of that links single bussing to student achievement performance.

Common Themes around the State

� Problems were grades 6-12 sometimes being poor role models

� Many reported no problems with K-12 on the same bus

� Adding 2 busses for district our size� Adding 2 busses for district our size

� Savings was $65,000 – $225,000

The Plan

� Start single bussing for the 2012-2013 school year.

� Elementary and MS/HS students would continue to be divided on the Richwood village routes. Two busses will be running double routes.

County routes would be Pre-K through 12 students.� County routes would be Pre-K through 12 students.

� We would keep walker rider forms.

� We would have “Bus Coaches” – High School Students working on their leadership skills and resumes.

Start Time

� All buildings are open to receive students

at 7:25 AM.

Bus Drop Off Start Time Tardy Bell Pick Up

H.S. 7:35 A.M.

M.S. 7:45 A.M.

E.S. 7:55 A.M.

H.S. 7:40

M.S. 7:50

E.S. 8:00

H.S. 7:45

M.S. 7:55

E.S. 8:05

H.S. 2:40 P.M.

M.S. 2:50 P.M.

E.S. 3:00 P.M.

The Loop

� Currently 55-75 cars use the loop for each school.

� Estimate is that this number will increase to somewhere around 130 cars for ES & MS.

� We calculate that it will take 32 minutes to get everyone through the loop. If we start at 7:25 A.M.–everyone through the loop. If we start at 7:25 A.M.–that goes to 7:57 A.M.

� We have a secondary option if the loop can not handle the traffic flow we anticipate.

� We have discussed our plan with both the Richwood police and fire department.

� Concern Fire – After school parking in the Loop – Fire Lane – New Signs

� Police – teacher new traffic pattern in the Loop – Possible Right Turn Lane.

Loop

Bus Consideration

� Asking in March for Parent Aide Volunteers –community meeting 3 for suggestions

� Training responsible HS students to be bus mentors.

� Establishing new bus rules

High School Middle School Elementary

Bus Rules

� No eating or drinking on bus with the exception of water bottles on hot days.

� No boys and girls sitting together unless directed by bus driver to prevent problems.

� Electronic devices can be used but must be on silent and � Electronic devices can be used but must be on silent and no phone calls. Inappropriate use of a device will have them taken away by the bus driver for the remainder of the trip. The school is not responsible for lost, stolen or broken devices. Multiple violations could result in the student not being allowed to have the device on the bus. � These would be added to the 2012-13 parent/student handbook.

Time Line

� Vote tonight to move forward with the plan.� In March, we will establish all new routes & request for parent

volunteer bus aides.� In April, drivers will bid for the new routes.� In May, drivers will drive new routes, to verify time estimates.� In May, letters will go home to parents about their student’s � In May, letters will go home to parents about their student’s

bus number, bus driver’s name, and the expected pick up and drop off time.

� In May, there will be a parent meeting regarding single route bussing to answers any questions there may be.

� In August, the training of parent volunteers and student mentors will take place.

� In August, drivers will contact each family before school starts to verify pick-up and drop-off times.

Questions???