Nishuane Elementary School - NJ Safe Routes to School

Montclair Safe Routes to School ProgramSafe Routes to School Travel Plan – Nishuane Elementary SchoolMONTCLAIR SRTS TEAM AND PARTNERSHIPSA key element in the planningprocess was for the project team tofoster partnerships within the schoolcommunity.The first goal was toestablish a SRTS Team leader ateach school. The project teamworked with the SRTS Team Leaderto gain a better understanding ofthe challenges families face ingetting their students to and fromschool safely. In working withclosely with the SRTS Team Leader,the project team was able to set thestage for the Team Leader to moveforward on his own and maintain ownership of the SRTS program. Each SRTS Task Leaderwas given several tasks:Prepare an introductory letter/email to inform parents of the SRTS program and theneed to fill out the parent/caregiver survey.Disseminate survey.Identify for the consulting team the major routes to the school, and any importantissues related to arrival and dismissal.Coordinate workshop locations, times, distribute flyers and provide snacks the day ofthe workshop.Collect data from the school via the Stakeholder Interview Sheet.Invite stakeholders to the workshop meeting.Discuss and brainstorm with the project team any incentives to use for encouragementthroughout the year.Attend the workshops as a participant/parent and share thoughts and concerns.Attend the classroom presentations conducted with students by the project team, ifpossible.Having established the SRTS Team Leader, the project team needed to assemble activecommunity groups and organizers whose missions and abilities complement the goals ofS:\Project\J458800 Montclair SRTS Workshops\Travel Plans\Nishuane Travel Plan\Nishuane Travel Plan 4-4-13.docx Page | 5