• The request for approval is to align the transportation management structure with industry best practices to ensure current gaps in service are aligned with new and existing positions within the department.

New positions requested:

• Administrator, Safety and Training - Currently, the area of training is understaffed and under-utilized.
• Office Network Computer (Field) Specialist - Currently we have one position that is providing the department support for eight major programs within the department.  As we increase the level of technology on buses, support is needed to ensure we can maintain these critical systems.

Change from current allocations:

• School Bus Driver Trainer - This will be for 25 drivers that can be utilized during peak demands on training programs.
• Customer Service Representative - Convert two open secretary positions to Customer Service Representative

Additional Allocation Requested:

• Mechanic II (six additional) - Create a dedicated a/c repair shop to be housed at 40th Street garage

Additionally, there are several positions that were assigned to Transportation over the past years that will be moved out to the appropriate functional areas. This reorganization will allow the department to implement the enhancements listed on page one of attachments.   (REVISED ATTACHMENT - PAGE 3)