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Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Transition in Transportation: Moving from Cabs to Buses as a Community
Bryan Seck
Homeless Outreach Specialist
Lincoln Public Schools
NAEHCY 2015
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Superintendent's Message
All means all-
“They are all our kids”
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Why are we here?
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Why are we here?
•Safety•Timeliness•Cost•Stigma
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Youth Development Team•Support student and parent access and use of district and community resources•Diverse team to support students across the district
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln Public Schools Demographics• Almost 40,000 students*• 493 homeless in 2013-2014• 38 elementary, 11 middle, 6 high school buildings• Alternative Programs and Buildings
• 67% White• 13% Hispanic• 7% Two or more races• 6% African American• 5% Asian
• 44% Free/reduced lunch• 84% graduation rate * LPS Statistical Handbook
Lincoln:•90 square miles•No suburbs- one district•Only bus if farther than 4 miles from home school
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
LPS Homeless Student Transportation• Traditionally, cab as first option
• Two-three students per cab• Two companies in Lincoln• On average, $15,000-$20,000 per month
• $350,000/year
Public Transportation
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
LPS Homeless Student Transportation• Issues:
• Missed instructional time due to late pickup/drop off time
• Safety for student in accident• Background checks on drivers• Unknown structural safety of car• Stigma• Cost
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Our teamSherri Johnson, Youth Development Team SecretaryCharles Stratham, Route SupervisorBill McCoy, Director of Transportation and Custodial Services
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Changing the System in 12 months: Collaboration and Communication1) Students and parents responded to bus utilization
• October-December 2013• Positive reception- kids just want to be normal and stable
2) Initial Transportation conversation on capacity• Reached capacity adding homeless students to routes• Transportation motivated to find solution for all students
3) Administration communication• January 2014• Communication with Associate Superintendent
4) Mapping the need• 90% in a 4 miles radius- we didn’t know this before
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Google Map of LPS Homeless Students
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Changing the System in 12 months: Collaboration and Communication5) Planning request to school board
• April 2014: Administration, transportation, homeless liaison
6) Presentation to school board subcommittee• May 2014: Data-driven, sustainable plan. Saves money- $150,000/year
7) Full proposal to school board for vote• Similar presentation to full board and public. Unanimous vote.• Media attention
8) Vehicle order and planned use• October 2014: Smaller buses and minivans• Vehicles are utilized for school events/sports events to increase usage
and generate offsetting revenue• Vehicle price similar to one-year cost of cab service
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
The buses!
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
The vans!
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Changing the System in 12 months: Collaboration and Communication9) Pilot rollout
• March 2015: Started with one bus, 10 students • Expanded to 91 students in April. More than cabs for first time.
• 3 day notification for not riding
10) Full rollout: 2015-2016 School Year
“First and last classroom of the day”
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Media Coverage• http://www.1011now.com/home/headlines/Special-
Report--LPS-Looking-To-Bus-Homeless-Students-270788721.html
Homeless Student Fund in LPS Foundation- ask for help!
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Lessons Learned1) Hiring drivers is hard
• Continued need for cabs with difficulty of hiring drivers• Training for cab drivers on working with students
2) Communication key to implementation• Homeless liaison and transportation representative• Mobility and constantly increasing numbers• Shared transportation with other districts• Google doc shared with schools
3) Continued need for some cabs• Long routes• Reaching capacity- and next steps!
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Questions?
Bryan Seck
Homeless Outreach Specialist
402-436-1963 (Office)
402-436-3440 (Cell)