SUPER SURVEY


This month, we asked more than 7,000 readers their thoughts on the relationship between superintendents and transportation departments, as well as on school bus contracting, their reasons for entering or consid- ering such agreements and the results they have seen.


We also asked about consolidation of services, stop- arm cameras, training on sexual abuse and sexual ha- rassment, alternative fuels and more. Here’s what the 221 respondents had to say. Find out more throughout this issue.


How do you rate your communication between the superintendent’s office and the transportation department?


89% Very good, we communicate all the time 9% Somewhat good, we touch base periodically


2% Somewhat bad, we only deal with each other at meetings


Out of 159 responses


Are there measured cost savings versus running in-house student transportation?


Yes 54% No 21%


Does your district contract out transportation services?


No 79% Yes 21%


Out of 219 responses


Reasons districts contract: Costs =


85%


I don’t know 25% Out of 48 responses from those who contract


Has your school district considered consolidating or merging student transportation?


No = 57% Yes = 27%


I don’t know = 16% Out of 191 responses Out of 184 responses 50 School Transportation News April 2014


Reduced labor/management issues = 59% Fleet replacement = 41% Liability = 30% Safety = 26%


Out of 27 responses


Has transportation service been cut or reduced in the past two school years?


No = 62% Yes = 35%


I don’t know = 3%


Do you forecast cuts or reductions for transportation services in the near future?


No = 67% Yes = 20%


I don’t know = 13% Out of 183 responses


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