Superintendent's Proposed Budget, FY 2010 - Prince William ...

Office of Transportation ServicesDescriptionThe Office of Transportation Services provides safe,timely, and cost-effective transportation for studentsthrough a World-Class driver training program, efficientrouting and a quality vehicle repair and maintenanceprogram.Critical Functions and Activities● General Education, Special Needs and specialtyprogram student transportation.● Transportation services for field and athletictrips, community based instruction & afterschool activities.● Vehicle inspection, repair and maintenanceservices for all school system vehicles.● Recruiting and training of drivers and attendants.Budget Changes for Fiscal Year 2010● No funding for 18 additional buses.● Reduction of $1M in the fuel allocation to alignwith projected market prices.● Net decrease of 14.4 FTE for drivers and busattendants.● Increases in repair parts and automotive suppliesto align with prevailing market prices.Major Accomplishments (Past Five Years)● Reduction in number of bus accidents by 40% despitethe bus fleet increasing by 31% over the same period.● Acquisition of a new bus routing system to improverouting and service.● Establishment of a guaranteed 6-hour workdayand benefits for all bus drivers.● Acquisition and installation of an automated selfservicerefueling system.● Integration of a bus simulator and a fireextinguisher trainer into the drivertraining program.Significant Challenges (Next Five Years)● Efficiency and safety enhancements throughincreased automation including automaticmanifesting and an automated field trip system.● Acquisition of GPS technology for studenttracking, counter-terrorism, increased efficiency.● Installation of seatbelts on school buses in theface of snowballing public and legislativedemands and a reduced funding stream.● Compliance with EPA-mandated emissionsreductions in the face of a reduced fundingstream.Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2010Budget FTEFY2010 $41,536,145 893.4FY2009 $43,295,012 907.8Change -$1,758,867 -14.4● Integration of air conditioning into the purchase of newand replacement buses.30