1. Collaboration & Cost Savings Strategies for You and ESE Alexandra Robinson, M.Ed., CDPT arobinson@sandi.net 619.846.5888 FAPT Pre-Conference 2008

2. Who are we? Where are we? Who is in the partnership? Start the PR campaign now Evaluate relationships The car dealership approach

3. Three Thoughts for Consideration   Don’t wait for someone to ask you to participate…find ways to get your voice into the conversation   Participate as a full partner in the educational process of students   Think “outside of the box” in ways to offer value added instruction/programs from the expertise that resides in your department.

4. Collaboration Keys Knowledge of BOTH programs Successful past partnerships Customer Input Solutions Ready

5. Now and in the Future: Your District Current collaboration Where next? How do you view members of your staff & department? Cost of business?

6. What are we paying for? Specialized services Separate fleet Overhead Maintenance Training Contract agreements

7. Where can we save? Vehicles Bell times Union agreements Duplicate services Personnel Time management Training Routing & scheduling LRE Stop Placement Classroom placement Outsource

8. Transporting Students with Disabilities…the added bonus The New “added” features on buses increase documentation needs AND cost: Occupant securement/restraint Wheelchairs – Lap trays & other accessories Child Safety Restraint Systems (CSRS) Medical/Emergency Information

9. Opportunities for funding Grants Joint use agreements Partnerships with neighboring districts Vehicle replacement program ESE/Instructional facility taskforce

10. National Examples Chicago bus attendant program Utah grant experience San Diego vehicle replacement program Florida IDEA grant positions Headstart ventures Virginia “5 th Grade Helpers”