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RUNNING ON EMPTY Change Management with No $$. Alexandra H. Robinson, M.Ed., CDPT arobinson@sandi.net 619.846.5888 FAPT 2008. The Issues. Budgets cut Declining enrollment Class Size Reduction NCLB Standards Based Morale Retirement. Our reason for being here?. Learning Access
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RUNNING ON EMPTYChange Management with No $$ Alexandra H. Robinson, M.Ed., CDPT arobinson@sandi.net 619.846.5888 FAPT 2008
The Issues • Budgets cut • Declining enrollment • Class Size Reduction • NCLB • Standards Based • Morale • Retirement
Our reason for being here? • Learning • Access • Connection • Socialization • Awareness • Knowledge • Belonging • Change??
Change Management • Team concept • Buy in up front • In or Out! Mentality • What’s in it for me? • Timelines clear
What do we have to offer? • Safety planning and instruction • Disaster planning and Emergency Practices • Mechanics and Vehicle Maintenance • Dispatch, routing, and planning • Land and space utilization • Bid development, analysis, and acceptance • Public Relations, Customer Service • Conservation-Alternative Fuels • Billing, Accounting, and Budgeting • Personnel – Hiring, Training and Retention Models
San Diego Unified School District Transportation Policy • $81M Shortfall • Change HAD to happen - needed help • Collaborative Working Group • Site Administration • Central Office Administration • Transportation • Special Education • Union/Association
Operating Parameters • Items included • Policies, procedures, programs, district practice • Local and non-local mandates • Items not included • Collective bargaining related contract details • Internal transportation day-to-day operation issues
Did You Know? Upwards of 80% of high school graduates who later major in business in college never took a business related course or participated in an ROP program in high school
EVERYDAY CHALLENGES …CREATIVE SOLUTIONS • Bell Times • Maintenance • Technology • Disabilities • Certifications • Vehicles • Parent Advisory Groups • Legal Advice • Evacuations • Resources
Opportunities for funding • Grants • Joint use agreements • Partnerships with neighboring districts • Vehicle replacement program • Instructional facility taskforce