Transportation Information Platform Orientation Dr. Jeffrey S. Wilson Director of Operations October 13, 2016

Durham Bus Tracker configuration Versatrans eLink configuration Huntsville City Schools Has Partnered with Durham School Services to Develop and Field An Interactive Platform for Sharing Transportation Information Description Durham Bus Tracker Versatrans eLink Durham Bus Tracker configuration Versatrans eLink configuration Timeline Communication Discussion

Huntsville City Schools Has Partnered with Durham School Services to Develop and Field An Interactive Platform for Sharing Transportation Information The Transportation Information Platform (TIP), composed of Versatrans eLink application and the Durham Bus Tracker web based software, provides real time visibility of bus locations and critical route information. The TIP is provided free of charge, and ready for use immediately.

HCS Has Been Working Since the Beginning of the School Year to Develop a Software Platform for Pupil Transportation Aug 18, 2016: HCS announced development of a software platform for Pupil Transportation that will be operational in 60 days Aug 18, 2016 – Oct 13, 2016: Operations Directorate led effort to identify, test, and configure software and public communication documents Oct 13, 2016: BOE information presentation Oct 14, 2016: Schoolcast message is broadcast to all families with bus riders, announcing mailing of the information letter Oct 17, 2016: Information letter mailed to families with bus riders Oct 24, 2016: TIP fully operational

HCS Will Send a Letter to Families With Bus Riders

In Order to Configure DBT on a Desktop or Laptop Computer, Users Will Need to Create An Account

Versatrans eLink Provides HCS Families with Bus Riders Critical Information on Bus Status from Durham School Services

HCS Parents Can Log in to Versatrans eLink

HCS Parents Can Log in to Versatrans eLink

HCS Parents Can Log in to Versatrans eLink

HCS Will Notify Parents about Versatrans eLink Schoolcast Message Huntsville City Schools has partnered with Durham School Services to develop and field an interactive platform for sharing transportation information. The Transportation Information Platform (TIP), composed of Versatrans eLink application and the Durham Bus Tracker web based software, provides real time visibility of bus locations and critical route information. The TIP is provided free of charge, and ready for use as of this date. Within 5 days of receiving this message, all families with bus riding students will receive a letter in the mail containing instructions for configuring the software on mobile devices and computers. If you do not receive a letter within 5 days of receiving this message, please call Durham School Services at 256-489-1025. Information Letter Point of Contact for questions: Scott Gillies (HCS Transportation Coordinator) email: scott.gillies@hsv-k12.org Durham School Services email: HuntsvilleTipSupport@durhamschoolservices.com