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WILL THE COST OF THE BUS GO. WILL THE COST OF THE BUS GO. UP. OR. D O W N?. TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL-DAY KINDERGARTEN. PASBO 49 th ANNUAL CONFERENCE Wednesday, March 10, 2004. PASBO 49 th ANNUAL CONFERENCE Wednesday, March 10, 2004. Gail R. Wolfel, PRSBS - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Transcript of WILL THE COST OF THE BUS GO
WILL THE COST OF THE BUS GO
WILL THE COST OF THE BUS GO
OR
UP
D O W N?
TRANSPORTATIONFOR
ALL-DAYKINDERGARTEN
PASBO 49th ANNUAL CONFERENCEWednesday, March 10,
2004
PASBO 49th ANNUAL CONFERENCEWednesday, March 10,
2004 Gail R. Wolfel, PRSBSSupervisor of Transportation,Unionville Chadds-Ford School District
PASBO 49th ANNUAL CONFERENCEWednesday, March 10,
2004 Gail R. Wolfel, PRSBSSupervisor of Transportation,Unionville Chadds-Ford School District
Michael Detwiler Supervisor of Transportation Great Valley School District
PA DEPT OF EDUCATIONDIVISON OF DATA SERVICE
REPORT
213 School districts offered some form of full-time kindergarten during the 2002-2003 school year
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN:QUESTIONS TO ASK
YOURSELF
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN:QUESTIONS TO ASK
YOURSELF WHY ARE WE CONSIDERING THIS?
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN:QUESTIONS TO ASK
YOURSELF WHY ARE WE CONSIDERING THIS?• To enhance learning opportunities for children?
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN:QUESTIONS TO ASK
YOURSELF WHY ARE WE CONSIDERING THIS?• To enhance learning opportunities for children?• To save money?
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
• Are classrooms available for the full day kindergarten program?
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
• Are classrooms available for the full day kindergarten program?• How will the classes be staffed?
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
• Are classrooms available for the full day kindergarten program?• How will the classes be staffed?• Will there be class size issues?
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
• Are classrooms available for the full day kindergarten program?• How will the classes be staffed?• Will there be class size issues?• Will the district provide developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities?
COST IMPACT TODISTRICT
For Full-day kindergarten program
COST IMPACT TODISTRICT
For Full-day kindergarten program
• Staffing
COST IMPACT TODISTRICT
For Full-day kindergarten program
• Staffing• Materials
COST IMPACT TODISTRICT
For Full-day kindergarten program
• Staffing• Materials• Technology
COST IMPACT TODISTRICT
For Full-day kindergarten program
• Staffing• Materials• Technology• Furniture
COST IMPACT TODISTRICT
For Full-day kindergarten program
• Staffing• Materials• Technology• Furniture• Classroom extras
UNIONVILLE CHADDS-FORDSCHOOL DISTRICT
UNIONVILLE CHADDS-FORDSCHOOL DISTRICT
•Our School District encompasses a 77 square mile area in Southern Chester County.
UNIONVILLE CHADDS-FORDSCHOOL DISTRICT
•Our School District encompasses a 77 square mile area in Southern Chester County.•We transport a total of approximately 4500 students daily.
UNIONVILLE CHADDS-FORDSCHOOL DISTRICT
•Our School District encompasses a 77 square mile area in Southern Chester County.•We transport a total of approximately 4500 students daily.• Kindergarten enrollment is approximately 250 students, including non-public kindergarteners
UNIONVILLE CHADDS-FORDSCHOOL DISTRICT
•Our School District encompasses a 77 square mile area in Southern Chester County.•We transport a total of approximately 4500 students daily.• Kindergarten enrollment is approximately 250 students, including non-public kindergarteners• We transport to 6 public schools and 42 non-public schools.
UNIONVILLE CHADDS-FORDSCHOOL DISTRICT
•Our School District encompasses a 77 square mile area in Southern Chester County.•We transport a total of approximately 4500 students daily.• Kindergarten enrollment is approximately 250 students, including non-public kindergarteners• We transport to 6 public schools and 42 non-public schools.• Travel 1,185,155 miles annually.
UNIONVILLE CHADDS-FORDSCHOOL DISTRICT
UNIONVILLE CHADDS-FORDSCHOOL DISTRICT
• Very rural, upper-class clientele.
UNIONVILLE CHADDS-FORDSCHOOL DISTRICT
• Very rural, upper-class clientele.• Our PSSA scores were in the top 3
state-wide.
Using UCF Full-DayStudy Data
Using UCF Full-DayStudy Data
Staffing: $208,000
Using UCF Full-DayStudy Data
Staffing: $208,000Materials: $ 24,000
Using UCF Full-DayStudy Data
Staffing: $208,000Materials: $ 24,000Technology: $ 6,800
Using UCF Full-DayStudy Data
Staffing: $208,000Materials: $ 24,000Technology: $ 6,800Furniture: $ 8,000
Using UCF Full-DayStudy Data
Staffing: $208,000Materials: $ 24,000Technology: $ 6,800Furniture: $ 8,000Staff Development $ 4,500
Using UCF Full-DayStudy Data
Staffing: $208,000Materials: $ 24,000Technology: $ 6,800Furniture: $ 8,000Staff Development $ 4,500
Total $251,300
NOW….WHAT MONEY
CAN BESAVED??
TRANSPORTATION!!
TRANSPORTATION!!
OF COURSE!!
TRANSPORTATION!!
•Using UCF 2002-2003 data
TRANSPORTATION!!
•Using UCF 2002-2003 data•14 Public Kdg. Routes $172,047
TRANSPORTATION!!
•Using UCF 2002-2003 data•14 Public Kdg. Routes $172,047• 4 Non-Public Routes 41,917
TRANSPORTATION!!
•Using UCF 2002-2003 data•14 Public Kdg. Routes $172,047• 4 Non-Public Routes 41,917
•Route costs include:
TRANSPORTATION!!
•Using UCF 2002-2003 data•14 Public Kdg. Routes $172,047• 4 Non-Public Routes 41,917
•Route costs include:• Driver wages and benefits
TRANSPORTATION!!
•Using UCF 2002-2003 data•14 Public Kdg. Routes $172,047• 4 Non-Public Routes 41,917
•Route costs include:• Driver wages and benefits• Vehicle costs
TRANSPORTATION!!
•Using UCF 2002-2003 data•14 Public Kdg. Routes $172,047• 4 Non-Public Routes 41,917
•Route costs include:• Driver wages and benefits• Vehicle costs• Vehicle maintenance•
TRANSPORTATION!!
•Using UCF 2002-2003 data•14 Public Kdg. Routes $172,047• 4 Non-Public Routes 41,917
•Route costs include:• Driver wages and benefits• Vehicle costs• Vehicle maintenance• Fuel
TRANSPORTATION!!
Additional costs to be considered:
TRANSPORTATION!!
Additional costs to be considered:
• Clerical Staff $400
TRANSPORTATION!!
Additional costs to be considered:
• Clerical Staff $400• Route Review and timing$500
TRANSPORTATION!!
Additional costs to be considered:
• Clerical Staff $400• Route Review and timing$500• Sick/Personal days for full time bus drivers $13,653
TRANSPORTATION!!
TOTAL FULL TIMEKINDERGARTEN
TRANSPORTATION COSTS
$228,516.
THE BOTTOM LINE….
Cost for Full DayKindergarten Program
$251,300
Savings for Transportation:
$228,516
DON’T FORGET…YOU WILL LOSE STATE SUBSIDYFOR LOST MILES, SO SAVINGS IN
TRANSPORTATION MAY NOT BE AS GREAT
WILL UNIONVILLE IMPLEMENTFULL DAY
KINDERGARTEN?
NO……
WHY NOT??
NOW…
NOW…
If your district decides to implement Full Day Kindergarten, here are tips to help you through the process:
GETTING STARTED •Discussion with School Board•Formation of District Committee•Do the research•Parent Survey•Teacher visitation to districts with full day programs•Conference attendance•Parent meetings•Committee recommendations•Board approval•Teacher preparation
NOTE **
THIS PROCESS SHOULD TAKE AT LEAST ONE SCHOOL YEAR PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION!
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP!
TWO IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
•Not ALL parents will be supportive of the full day kindergarten program.
•You won’t change their minds.
IN CONCLUSION
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN CAN:•Promote happy, relaxed and fulfilled children (and teachers).•Provide meaningful, purposeful and developmentally appropriate activities.•Enhance learning opportunities throughout a full school day.
AND…
MAKE THE LIFE OF THE TRANSPORTATION
SUPERVISOR
SO MUCH EASIER
