1. LEA Transportation Funding 2009-2010 DPI Transportation Services Derek Graham, Section Chief

2. Agenda Estimating Transportation Allotment for 2009-2010 TIMS Service Indicators Routing strategies / review of applicable laws and policies

3. Estimating Transportation Allotment for 2009-2010 What you will need: –2008-2009 transportation funding information sheet dated November 27, 2008 –Number of buses operated 2008-2009 –Student Count, October 2008 –Expenditure Information –Budget Rating Simulator Software

4. PRC 56 Allotment (Transportation) Funding Base Reduction for fuel costs Multiply by Budget Rating Reduction for legislative cuts Increase for higher ADM

5. ADM increase Most LEAs will not see an ADM increase for 2009-2010 because an increase in enrollment may be offset by a decrease in the Kindergarten class, resulting from the change in the applicable birth date for enrollment For those that will have a projected increase, a 1.6% increase (for example) will result in a 1.6%$ allotment increase

6. Funding Base = Total Eligible State and Local Expenditures (PRC 56) for 2008-2009 1.Start with line 1 (1a+1b) of your transportation info from Nov. 27, 2008 2.Add additional funds for ADM increase (line 9) 3.Add additional funds for salary increases (line 10) 4.Subtract Line 12a to reduce fuel from $2.90 (2007-08 actual) to $2.40 (2008-2009 allotted) 5.Subtract: Multiply Line 12a by 0.7 to reduce fuel from $2.40 to $2.05 for 2009-2010

7. CALCULATE SIMULATOR RATING 1.Update Number of Students Transported from TD-2, October 2008 2.Update Number of Buses Operated for 91+ Days, 2008 – 2009 3.Update State Expenditures from 2008 – 2009 1.Total Eligible State Expenditures 2008-2009, PRC 56 2.Add State Funds that would have been spent if no freeze 3.Add Total Eligible Local Expenditures, PRC 56 (to be reported on TD-1) 4.Subtract Local Expenditures spent only because of freeze 5.Add Fuel Offset Due to Falling Fuel Prices ===>Multiply Line 12a by 1.38 6.DIVIDE ALL EXPENDITURES BY 2 FOR SIMULATOR

8. Estimate Transportation Funding Funding base for 2009-2010 x Simulator Rating (-) Legislative Cut (+) ADM Increase (if applicable) ( )Salary/Benefits Adjustments = Estimated Transportation Funding for 2009 - 2010

9. TIMS Service Indicators Developed by the TIMS project staff Rob Hamby, UNCC Urban Institute Statewide Data for LEA Planning Indication of compliance www.ncbussafety.org - TIMS

10. A Guide to Better Compliance with North Carolina State Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, Policies and Laws Governing Bus Routing and Scheduling www.ncbussafety.org

11. TIMS A helpful tool in times of budget cuts.

12. SUMMARY ** There will be a statewide budget cut ** There likely will not be enough funding for full reimbursement of early college ** There likely will not be additional state funding if fuel rises above $2.058 per gallon ** Efficiency measures are in order ** Student Safety is ALWAYS in order

13. LEA Transportation Funding 2009-2010 DPI Transportation Services Derek Graham, Section Chief