TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
Ensures that a comprehensive plan is in place to meet the transportation requirements, that addresses, the safety, security and efficient delivery of pupil transportation.
A School Business Official requires a knowledge of:
- Jurisdiction demographics and infrastructure
- Community Expectations
- Regional and industry benchmarks
- Provincial and Federal regulations
- Jurisdiction policies and procedures
- Funding sources and issues related to school transportation
Skill Set:
- Developing RFP's
- evaluating transportation services
- utilizing software for routing efficiency
- evaluating schedules and start/end times
- evaluating bus fleet, bus loads and student ride times
- analyzing driver and staff training programs
- assessing the safety and risks of bus stop locations
- communicating effectively with parents, schools and transportation stakeholders