2019-20 Unit Plan
Transportation

Mission Statement

Assist students in succeeding in their educational endeavors by providing them with safe, economical transportation to Butte College.

Program Description

Butte College Student Transportation consists of 10.28 FTE bus operators and 2.25 FTE mechanics, and runs one of the largest student funded transportation services in California. Transportation is provided to all students who wish to use the service from most of the population centers in Butte County to the main campus. Additionally, service is provided to Glenn County students to the main campus and the Chico campus by connecting with the Glenn Ride bus service.  The group also supports travel for educational, off-site field trips.


Accountability for Previously Funded Items


Accountability Item 1

Estimated Budget Increase at 3%


Amount: 26722.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit

Funding is needed to cover payroll, benefit, COLA and step increases.


Accountability Item 2

Bus Repair Budget


Amount: 15000.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit

Funding is used to repair buses so that they are safe on the roads.


Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes (Optional)


        

        
        
        
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments) (Optional)

        
            

        

        
        
        
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments) (Optional)

        

        

        
        
        
Strategic Direction (Optional)

        

        

        
        
        
Program Review (Optional)

        
The following are goals from the previous strategic plan and program review and the current status:


• Evaluate bus routing to provide maximum student accessibility and promote employee wellness. Ongoing.
• Optimize fuel usage. Ongoing.
    o Reduce idle time.  Ongoing. Driver training to reduce idle time. 
• Reduce overtime whenever possible. Ongoing.
• Track student ridership on a monthly basis. Ongoing.
• Provide driver and mechanic training programs to promote the safety and efficiency of the fleet. Ongoing.
• Increase preventive maintenance program. Ongoing.
• Implement a bus replacement program. Pending funds.
• Develop and implement programs to reduce the carbon footprint of the bus fleet. Ongoing.
• Evaluate shop equipment for replacement or upgrade needs. Ongoing.
• Work with Human Resources to fill the three evening bus operator positions. Working with Human Resources.

        

        
        
        
Department Goals

        

        



        
Future Development Strategies

        

                    
Strategy 1 - Training

                    

                        
Provide driver and mechanic training programs to promote the safety and efficiency of the fleet.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Enhanced driver and mechanic training enables the Student Transportation employees to provide and maintain a safe and efficient�vehicle fleet for transporting the students to and from the campuses.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment

                        Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

                        
                        
                        Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No

                        Improving Student Achievement: No

                        Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No

                        Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        

                        
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 2 - Bus Route Analysis

                    

                        
Evaluate bus routing each semester to provide maximum student accessibility and to promote employee wellness.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
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  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Ridership levels and timing may vary by semester, depending on class scheduling.� The bus schedule needs to provide time to accommodate employee breaks and personal needs.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment

                        Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

                        
                        
                        Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes

                        Improving Student Achievement: No

                        Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No

                        Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        

                        
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 3 - Preventive Maintenance Program

                    

                        
Improve preventive maintenance program to optimize vehicle and equipment longevity.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Preventive maintenance is more cost effective than corrective maintenance. Preventive maintenance extends the life of vehicles and equipment.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment

                        Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

                        
                        
                        Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No

                        Improving Student Achievement: No

                        Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No

                        Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        

                        
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 4 - Equipment Replacement

                    

                        
Develop and implement equipment replacement plan.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
All equipment has a finite life and will eventually need to be replaced. Proactive planning for this replacement will allow better decision making and an orderly process.  Current replacement value of equipment is approximately $150K and the average expected life is 15 years.  This will replace the bus lift, transmission jacks, electronic diagnostic equipment and other bus related tools and equipment.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment

                        Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

                        
                        
                        Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No

                        Improving Student Achievement: No

                        Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No

                        Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        

                        
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 5 - Employee Cost

                    

                        
Minimize overtime costs.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Overtime is expensive for the District.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment

                        Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

                        
                        
                        Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No

                        Improving Student Achievement: No

                        Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No

                        Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        

                        
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 6 - Fuel Usage Analysis

                    

                        
Continue to analyze fuel usage.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
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  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Analysis may provide direction for optimization of fuel usage.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment

                        Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

                        
                        
                        Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No

                        Improving Student Achievement: No

                        Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No

                        Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        

                        
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 7 - Bus Replacement

                    

                        
Implement a bus replacement plan as funding becomes available.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        








All buses have a finite life and will eventually need to be replaced.  Seven buses were purchased in 2003 and are nearing their life expectancy.  Proactive planning for this replacement will allow for better decision making, an orderly process, new vehicle safety technology, improved fuel efficiency, and reduction of carbon emissions.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment

                        Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

                        
                        
                        Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes

                        Improving Student Achievement: No

                        Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No

                        Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        

                        
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 8 - Carbon Footprint

                    

                        
Develop and implement programs to reduce the carbon footprint of the bus fleet.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
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  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
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  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Although the bus fleet assists with reducing the District's carbon footprint, it still is a significant user of carbon based fuel. Reduction of fuel usage or using renewable fuel will contribute to reducing the District's carbon footprint.


 


 

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment

                        Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

                        
                        
                        Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No

                        Improving Student Achievement: No

                        Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No

                        Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        

                        
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 9 - Evaluation Position Classifications

                    

                        
Evaluate position classifications to ensure staff levels match student transportation needs.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
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  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
The current classifications are old and in need of updating. 

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment

                        Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

                        
                        
                        Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No

                        Improving Student Achievement: No

                        Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No

                        Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        

                        
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 10 - Increase Budget Due to Decreased Student Fee Revenue

                    

                        
Due to low enrollment, student fee revenue has decreased but the requirement to support student transportation has not changed. The budget must be funded to cover for increases in COLA, steps and fuel tax.

                        

                   

                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Funding is needed to meet current student transportation needs.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment

                        Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

                        
                        
                        Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No

                        Improving Student Achievement: No

                        Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No

                        Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        

                        
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 11 - Establish an ASE Master Mechanic Certification Program 

                    

                        
ASE Master Mechanic Certification is an industry standard and mechanics who obtain this certificatin will be compensated an addtional 5%.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Offering this additional compensation for mechanics having the experience and skills required to obtain the master certification will help attract and retain highly skilled mechanics.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment

                        Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

                        
                        
                        Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes

                        Improving Student Achievement: No

                        Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No

                        Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        

                        
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 12 - Replacement of Underground Fuel Tank System and Fuel Track System

                    

                        
The fuel system is in excess of 20 years old and is beginning to have failed systems to include the fuel tracking system.  Regulatory agencies have indicated there is a possibility that we may need to abandon the underground storage tank and replace it with an above ground system.

                        

                   

                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Current management system is obsolete and is no longer supported by manufacturer.  Current underground tanks are aging and repairs are expensive. Above ground tanks are more efficient and less costly to maintain. Removal of the current underground system becomes more expensive each  year. The cost to retain an engineer to evaluate changing the current underground fuel station to an above ground fuel station which will eliminate the on-going expensive repairs and prepare  for potential regulations changes related to underground storage tanks. This will also allow for the use of biodiesel to support the reduction of the District's carbon footprint. This request is linked to Staff Motor Pool Unit Plan.


                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment

                        Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes

                        
                        
                        Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes

                        Improving Student Achievement: Yes

                        Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No

                        Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        

                        
                        
                    


        
    
    
    
        
Requested Non-Financial Resources

        

            
N/A

            
        

    


        
Current Financial Resources

        

            
N/A

        
    
    
    
    
    
            
Augmentation Requests

            

                
                    
                    

                        Original Priority
                        Program, Unit, Area
                        Resource Type
                        Account Number
                        Object Code
                        One Time Augment
                        Ongoing Augment        
                    

                    

                        Description
                        Supporting Rationale
                        Potential Alternative Funding Sources
                        Prioritization Criteria
                    

                    
                    
                    
                    

                
                
                
                        

                            1
                            Student Transportation
                            Operating Expenses
                            123042101699001
                            
                            $0.00
                            $26,722.00
            
            
                        

                        

                            Estimated Budget Increase at 3%
                            Increase payroll and benefit budget to cover for COLA and step increases. Due to low enrollment, student fee revenue has decreased but the requirement to support student transportation has not changed. The budget must be funded at the 16/17 level plus the current year COLA, benefit, and step increases. 
                            
                                
    
                                

                            		
                            
                                
    
                                        
  • Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants)
    • 
                                        
  • Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement
    • 
                                

                            		

                        

                        

                            2
                            Student Transportation
                            Operating Expenses
                            123042101699001
                            54520
                            $58,000.00
                            $0.00
            
            
                        

                        

                            Fuel and Fuel Tax Increases
                            Fund Student Transportation fuel budget to the 16/17 level ($50K). Add an additional $8K for fuel tax increase. Due to low enrollment, student fee revenue has decreased but the requirement to support student transportation has not changed.
                            
                                
    
                                

                            		
                            
                                
    
                                        
  • Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants)
    • 
                                        
  • Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues
    • 
                                

                            		

                        

                        

                            3
                            Student Transportation
                            Operating Expenses
                            123042101699001
                            
                            $15,000.00
                            $0.00
            
            
                        

                        

                            Bus Repair Budget
                            Fund Student Transportation fuel budget to the 16/17 level. Due to low enrollment, student fee revenue has decreased but the requirement to support student transportation has not changed.
                            
                                
    
                                

                            		
                            
                                
    
                                        
  • Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues
    • 
                                        
  • Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants)
    • 
                                        
  • Meeting student achievement goals
    • 
                                        
  • Meeting enrollment targets
    • 
                                

                            		

                        

                        

                            4
                            Student Transportation
                            Personnel
                            123042101699001
                            52170
                            $0.00
                            $9,335.00
            
            
                        

                        

                            Fund ASE Mechanic Certification Program by 5%
                            Offering this additional 5% compensation for mechanics having the experience and skills required to obtain the master certification will help attract and maintained highly skilled mechanics.
                            
                                
    
                                

                            		
                            
                                
    
                                        
  • Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues
    • 
                                        
  • Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants)
    • 
                                        
  • Meeting enrollment targets
    • 
                                

                            		

                        

                        

                            5
                            Student Transportation
                            Equipment
                            
                            
                            $1,800,000.00
                            $0.00
            
            
                        

                        

                            Replace Buses
                            This will six buses that were purchased in 2003/2004 and have almost 600K miles. Due to the age of these buses, repairs are becoming more frequent and are increasingly harder to maintain. 
                            
                                
    
                                        
  • Student Equity and Achievement Program
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  • Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues
    • 
                                        
  • Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants)
    • 
                                        
  • Meeting student achievement goals
    • 
                                

                            		

                        

                        

                            6
                            Student Transportation
                            Equipment
                            123042101699001
                            56410
                            $35,000.00
                            $0.00
            
            
                        

                        

                            Portable Power Bus Washing Machine
                            The purchase of this equipment will improve the level of service, aesthetics and help keep the buses maintained in a clean and safe condition.  It will also help reduce the employee labor time required to manually wash the buses, and may reduce repetitive motion injuries. 
                            
                                
    
                                        
  • Transportation Fee
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 8/2/23