2022-23 Unit Plan
Motor Pool Transportation

Mission Statement

To provide support to District departments with safe, well-maintained vehicles and equipment.

Program Description

Staff Motor Pool consists of six 12-passenger vans, 1 travel bus, 1 shop truck, and .75 FTE mechanic. This unit provides travel support for athletic programs and maintenance for approximately 150 pieces of equipment and vehicles.    

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 unit plan and program review and the current status: 

• Track and analyze fuel usage. Ongoing.
• Enhance preventive maintenance program. Ongoing.
• Underground Fuel Tank System and Fuel Track System with an Above Ground Fuel Tank System and updated Fuel Track System. Completed.
• Encourage use of vans for trips where appropriate. Ongoing.
• Continue to request funding for our van replacement program. Completed.
• Establish replacement program for athletic travel bus. Ongoing.
• Replace or upgrade shop equipment. Ongoing.
• Establish preventive maintenance program for Grounds equipment. Ongoing.


Department Goals


        

Future Development Strategies

Strategy 1 - Preventive Maintenance Program

Enhance preventive maintenance program for District vehicles and equipment that utilize this department for maintenance.


Initiatives
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning

Supporting Rationale

A strong preventive maintenance program will reduce unplanned repair costs and will provide data to enable planning for future repair and replacement budgets.


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 - Equipment Replacement

Continue to implement the motor pool equipment replacement program.


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

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 needs to replace a shop truck, large forklift, and other shop 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 3 - Fuel Usage

Track fuel usage.


Initiatives
  • Modeling Sustainability

Supporting Rationale

Tracking may provide direction for optimization of fuel usage and budget.

 


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 4 - Van and Travel Bus Replacement

Systematically replace vans and the travel bus for use by District instructional and athletic departments.  


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

Supporting Rationale

These vans and the travel bus support off campus and out of town travel and need to be in top condition for the safety of the students and staff. Newer vehicles have technology incorporated that makes them safer than the older vehicles.


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 - Maintain Staff Level

Fill positions as they become vacant.


Initiatives
  • Modeling Sustainability
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

To continue current services of supporting approximately 150 pieces of District equipment and vehicle, which includes the academies vehicles and equipment.


Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes
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

Requested Non-Financial Resources

Need authorization from Leadership to fill Transportation Mechanic II position and assistance from Human Resources to recruit the position.

Current Financial Resources

None.

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 Staff Motor Pool Operating Expenses 110002101677004 54550 $0.00 $19,288.00
Fuel Increase Due to fuel price increase by $1.2859/gallon for gas. The District uses approximately 15K gallon per year. Total increase cost is $19,288.50
  • Addressing Health, Life, and Safety issues
  • Addressing all Areas of the Student Centered Funding Formula (enrollment growth, student need and student success)
  • Addressing shortfalls in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Implementing the college's Strategic Direction Priorities
  • Addressing Program Review Recommendations
  • Meeting California Community Colleges Vision for Success Goals
  • Supporting improvements in Student Learning Outcomes
  • Closing Equity Gaps
  • Meeting enrollment targets
2 Staff Motor Pool Equipment 110002101677004 56612 $35,000.00 $0.00
Vehicle Replacement Replace shop truck that is over 20 years old with over 250K miles. Truck is used campus wide to support District vehicle and equipment, including on-road vehicle repairs.
  • Addressing Health, Life, and Safety issues
  • Addressing all Areas of the Student Centered Funding Formula (enrollment growth, student need and student success)
  • Addressing shortfalls in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Implementing the college's Strategic Direction Priorities
  • Meeting California Community Colleges Vision for Success Goals
  • Addressing Program Review Recommendations
  • Closing Equity Gaps
  • Meeting enrollment targets
  • Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals)
3 Staff Motor Pool Equipment 110002101677004 56612 $60,000.00 $0.00
Equipment Replacement Replace forklift used campus wide by all District programs including Bookstore, Instructions and FPM.
  • Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals)
  • Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
4 Staff Motor Pool Equipment 110002101677004 $500,000.00 $0.00
Travel Bus Replacement Travel bus supports all Athletic conference game travels and is over 20 years old with 432K miles.
  • Addressing Health, Life, and Safety issues
  • Addressing all Areas of the Student Centered Funding Formula (enrollment growth, student need and student success)
  • Addressing shortfalls in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Implementing the college's Strategic Direction Priorities
  • Meeting California Community Colleges Vision for Success Goals
  • Addressing Program Review Recommendations
  • Supporting improvements in Student Learning Outcomes
  • Closing Equity Gaps
  • Meeting enrollment targets
  • Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals)
  • Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
8/2/23