2007-08 Adopted Plan - Wake County Public School System

Growth RequestsInitiative: Bus DriversBus Drivers – an additional 30 positions for 6 new schools, two 9th gradecenters, and additional growth for 2007-08, 3 new schools for 2008-09,and 5 new schools for 2009-10. The addition of Nextels for new busdriver staff. Increase in MOE (months of employment) for drivers at newyear-round schools.Current Funding Formula:Start-up routes for all new schools are as follows:Elementary schools = 8 routesMiddle schools = 15 routesHigh Schools = 15 routesYear-round schools hire 12-month drivers and traditional schools hire10-month drivers.For new positions, use the 7 standard hours and the beginning salary of$11.49 for 240 days.Addition of Nextels for all new bus drivers:$15.97 per phone per month for no cellular use -$15.97 x 30 x 12 = $5,749$15.97 x 24 x 12 = $4,599$15.97 x 42 x 12 = $8,049Increase in Months of EmploymentNorthern Area needs:63 10-month positions will go to 12-month positions = 126 additionalmonthsWestern Area needs:84 10-month positions will go to 12-month positions = 168 additionalmonthsSouthern Area needs:40 10-month positions will go to 12-month positions = 80 additionalmonths12 month positions use 7 standard hrs and mid point range for salary$12.85grow and add schools, additional drivers will need to be hired to handleadditional routes.• 2007-08 has 5 new school sites being opened - 3 year-round elementaryschools, and 2 year-round middle schools. Requests for drivers aredone on a school-by-school basis based on geographical locations andbus tiers. It has been determined that the 3 new elementary schoolsopening in 2007-08 can be absorbed into existing routes, thus enhancingthe effi ciency of existing runs.• The two new middle schools for 2007-08 will require the addition of 15routes per school or 30 positions for 12 months each.• Two ninth grade centers at Wakefi eld and Wake Forest will be absorbedinto the existing routes.• 2008-09 will follow the formula of 8 routes per elementary school (12-month positions).• 2009-10 will follow the formula of 8 routes per elementary (12-monthpositions) and 15 routes per high school (10-month positions)Communication between drivers and managers is essential to the effi cientoperation of a large bus fl eet. This instant communication allows fasterresponse for any type of emergency and increases the safety levels forstudents and staff.As Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) continues to grow andadd year-round schools, additional drivers will need to be converted from10 to 12-month drivers in 2007-08 to handle addition of routes and rundays. As the growth of year-round schools continues, more 10-monthdrivers must now drive 12 months.As the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) continues to222