2021-22 Unit Plan
Transportation

Mission Statement

Assist students in succeeding in their educational endeavors by providing them with safe, economical transportation to Butte College.

Program Description

Butte College Student Transportation consists of 1 supervisor, 10.28 FTE bus operators and 2 FTE mechanics, and runs one of the largest student funded transportation services in California. Transportation is provided to all students who wish to use the service from most of the population centers in Butte and Glenn Counties to the main campus. The group also supports travel for educational and athletic, off-site field trips. Additionally, we collaborate with Glenn County Transit and Butte County Transit to assist our students with connecting their service to expand transportation needs that our buses cannot provide.

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes


        

        
        
        
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments)

        
            

        

        
        
        
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)

        

        

        
        
        
Strategic Direction

        

        

        
        
        
Program Review

        
The following are goals from the previous strategic plan and program review and the current status:


• Evaluate bus routing to provide maximum student accessibility while staying within fee based income. Ongoing.
• Optimize fuel usage. Ongoing.
• Reduce overtime whenever possible. Ongoing.
• Track student ridership on a monthly basis. Ongoing.
• Provide driver and mechanic training programs to promote the safety and efficiency of the fleet. Ongoing.
• Increase preventive maintenance program. Ongoing.
• Implement a bus replacement program. Pending funds.
• Monitor transportation industry to evaluate use of electric buses to reduce the carbon footprint of the bus fleet. Ongoing.
• Evaluate shop equipment for replacement or upgrade needs. Ongoing.
• Replace Underground Fuel Tank System and Fuel Tracking System with an Above Ground Fuel Tank System and updated Fuel Tracking System. Ongoing.

        

        
        
        
Department Goals

        

        



        
Future Development Strategies

        

                    
Strategy 1 - Training

                    

                        
Provide driver and mechanic training programs to promote the safety and efficiency of the fleet.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Enhanced driver and mechanic training enables the Student Transportation employees to provide and maintain a safe and efficient�vehicle fleet for transporting the students to and from the campuses.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 2 - Bus Route Analysis

                    

                        
Evaluate bus routing each semester to provide maximum student accessibility and to promote employee wellness while staying within the fee based income.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
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  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Ridership levels and timing may vary by semester, depending on class scheduling.� The bus schedule needs to provide time to accommodate employee breaks and personal needs.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 3 - Preventive Maintenance Program

                    

                        
Improve preventive maintenance program to optimize vehicle and equipment longevity.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Preventive maintenance is more cost effective than corrective maintenance. Preventive maintenance extends the life of vehicles and equipment.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 4 - Equipment Replacement

                    

                        
Develop and implement equipment replacement plan.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
All equipment has a finite life and will eventually need to be replaced. Proactive planning for this replacement will allow better decision making and an orderly process.  The average expected life is 15 years.  The District will need to replace the bus lift, transmission jacks, electronic diagnostic equipment, air conditioning repair tools and equipment and other bus related tools and equipment.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 5 - Employee Cost

                    

                        
Minimize overtime costs.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Overtime is expensive for the District.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 6 - Fuel Usage Analysis

                    

                        
Continue to analyze fuel usage.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
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  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Analysis may provide direction for optimization of fuel usage.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 7 - Bus Replacement

                    

                        
Implement a bus replacement plan as funding becomes available.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        








All buses have a finite life and will eventually need to be replaced.  Seven buses were purchased in 2003 and have reached their life expectancy.  Proactive planning for this replacement will allow for better decision making, an orderly process, new vehicle safety technology, improved fuel efficiency, and reduction of carbon emissions.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 8 - Carbon Footprint

                    

                        
Monitor transportation industry to evaluate use of electric buses to reduce the carbon footprint of the bus fleet.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Although the bus fleet assists with reducing the District's carbon footprint, it still is a significant user of carbon based fuel. Reduction of fuel usage or using renewable fuel will contribute to reducing the District's carbon footprint.


 


 

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 9 - Evaluation Position Classifications

                    

                        
Evaluate position classifications to ensure staff levels match student transportation needs and stay within the fee based income received.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
The current classifications are old and in need of updating. 

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 10 - Increase Budget Due to Decreased Student Fee Revenue

                    

                        
Due to low enrollment, student fee revenue has decreased. If the District requires bus services to remain at its current level, the budget must be funded to cover for increases in COLA, steps and fuel and bus maintenance costs.

                        

                   

                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Funding is needed to meet current student transportation needs.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 11 - Establish an ASE Master Mechanic Certification Program 

                    

                        
ASE Master Mechanic Certification is an industry standard and mechanics who obtain this certificatin will be compensated an addtional 5%.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Offering this additional compensation for mechanics having the experience and skills required to obtain the master certification will help attract and retain highly skilled mechanics.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 12 - Replacement of Underground Fuel Tank System and Fuel Tracking System

                    

                        
The fuel system is in excess of 20 years old and is beginning to have failed systems to include the fuel tracking system.  Regulatory agencies and our insurance carrier has indicated there is a possibility that we will need to abandon the underground storage tank and replace it with an above ground system. 

                        

                   

                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Current management system is obsolete and is no longer supported by manufacturer.  Current underground tanks are aging and repairs are expensive. Above ground tanks are more efficient and less costly to maintain. Removal of the current underground system becomes more expensive each  year. The cost to retain an engineer to evaluate changing the current underground fuel station to an above ground fuel station which will eliminate the on-going expensive repairs and prepare  for potential regulations changes related to underground storage tanks. This will also allow for the use of biodiesel to support the reduction of the District's carbon footprint. This request is linked to Staff Motor Pool Unit Plan.


                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    


        
    
    
    
        
Requested Non-Financial Resources

        

            
N/A

            
        

    


        
Current Financial Resources

        

            
N/A

        
    
    
    
    
    
            
Augmentation Requests

            

                
                    
                    

                        Original Priority
                        Program, Unit, Area
                        Resource Type
                        Account Number
                        Object Code
                        One Time Augment
                        Ongoing Augment        
                    

                    

                        Description
                        Supporting Rationale
                        Potential Alternative Funding Sources
                        Prioritization Criteria
                    

                    
                    
                    
                    

                
                
                
                        

                            1
                            Student Transportation
                            Operating Expenses
                            123042101699001
                            
                            $0.00
                            $1,270,133.00
            
            
                        

                        

                            District support for Student Transportation
                             Due to low enrollment, student fee revenue has decreased but the requirement to support student transportation has not changed.
                            
                                
    
                                

                            		
                            
                                
    
                                        
  • Strategic enrollment growth
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  • Meeting Vision for Success Goals
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  • Closing Equity Gaps
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  • Meeting enrollment targets
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  • Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals)
    • 
                                

                            		

                        

            
                
            


    

    
    





 8/2/23