pottsgrove school district september 19, 2013
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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
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