Transportation Committee Meeting – Non-Public School Issues

Context PGSD implemented a transfer system for

its non-public school students this year. While this system provides reliability and flexibility, some families have been negatively impacted and desire changes.

Purpose CMD and Mr. Nester have worked diligently

to develop ideas which may improve the system and resolve some of the issues. We will be presenting these ideas for discussion tonight.

Define a plan to address the concerns expressed

Define a timeline for implementation Establish a future date on which we will

review the impact of the decisions

Treat everyone with respect Do not interrupt each other Express ourselves completely and

concisely Engage each other’s thoughts, ideas

and opinions Stay focused on the topic under

discussion

Student safety Different age students riding together Early pick-up times Length of rides Not getting to school on time Lengthy layover times

Buses in same location every day Transfer is segregated from other

bussing Seating Charts Drivers monitor transfer PGSD staff monitors transfer in AM

Some of the non-public schools are K-12

Others are K-8 Not unusual to have students from

various grade levels riding together

Earliest pick up times are approximately 6:45 am

Transfer time is approximately 7:20 am

2012–2013 average ride times ranged from 16 minutes to 1 hour

2013-2014 average ride times range from 30 minutes to 71 minutes Less deviation in length of runs More predictable

ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE

2 buses have been identified as arriving at the afternoon transfer point approximately 15 minutes before other buses

Option #1 – Move Transfer Point to LPE Pros: Improves likelihood of on time

arrival at PJP and VFB – approximately 5 minutes closer

Cons: None Noted

Option #2 – Provide Transportation Hubs Alternate collection points

Proposed Laura and Farmington High and Pleasantview Hilltop

Pros: Provides an option for families in those areas to drop their children at these locations at a later time

Cons: Will the hubs be used?

Option #3 – Provide a Two Tier Transfer System Early transfer – 7:15 (PJP, BTC, CCS Sec, VFB, HC, Berks

and IC) Late transfer – 7:35 (SF, WM, CCS El, Wynd, SA) Pros: Get to school on time

Later pick up for some studentsStudents take same bus to school

Cons: Students must learn new transfer system Drivers must learn new routes

Another month of transition

Option #1 – Provide Transportation Hubs Alternate drop off points

Proposed Laura and Farmington High and Pleasantview Hilltop

Pros: Provides an option to drop off student at the hub prior to completing the transfer cycle

Cons: Will the hubs be used?

Option #2 – Provide a Two Tier Transfer System Early transfer – 3:15 (PJP, BTC, WM, SA) Late transfer – 3:35 (SF, CCS, Wynd, Berks, IC) Pros: Eliminates layover for early arrivals

Less students and fewer buses at transfer

Cons: Students must learn new transfer system Another month of transition

Option #3 – Early Buses Drop Students on way to Transfer Point Affects only PJP and BTC Pros: Eliminates layover for early arrivals

Some students get home much earlier

Others should not be impacted Cons: Limited number of students benefit

Relocate AM Transfer Point to LPE Provide Transportation Hubs in AM to

provide options to parents Implement the two tier transfer system

in the afternoon to minimize layover time and get students home promptly

Study the two tier transfer system for the morning and consider implementing next year