Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: OCASC February 19, 2015

2 Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: Bell Times Walk Zone Maps Eligibility Policy Update Variable Transportation Policy Consultation Overview

3 Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: Spring 2013 – Survey to Principals Fall 2013 – Survey to Principals, Superintendents, met with Trustees, City staff Winter 2014 – Proposed Bell Times Report (2 drafts) Spring Met with Mayor/City Councilors Feb 2014 – Newsletter to schools – general info March 2014 – Newsletter to schools – customized April – June 2014 – 25 public sessions, online survey Bell Time Consultation

4 Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: rd Draft November 2014 – 10min or less approved at OSTA Additional consultation from Nov 10 to Dec th Draft Jan – OCDSB Committee of the Whole (discussion) Jan – OCSB Trustees (discussion) 5 th Draft Jan – OCDSB Committee of the Whole (approval) Jan – OCDSB/OCSB Board of Trustees (final approval) Jan – Communication to school communities Bell Time Approval Timeline

5 Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: First Draft – OSTA staff, school board staff, Trustees Second Draft – Posted online, Public Consultation Feedback Re-assessments completed Third (final) draft – posted online February 2015 Summaries of actions taken and outcomes Last step - Appeals Walk Zone Maps (700) - Consultation

6 Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: First week February OSTA sent electronic/hardcopy newsletter customized for each school community re: bell time/map Colour poster-sized maps produced for each school OSTA Website updated Tweeted April/May – Letters to affected families May – Annual electronic newsletter re: Sept start up Communication of Changes to Schools/Parents

7 Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: Goals: - reduce “exceptions” - harmonize between OCDSB/OCSB - enforce current OSTA and OCDSB policy - clarify language and intent Policy * Adherence * Enforcement No cross-boundary transportation Eligibility Policy Updates

8 Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: Based on policies/procedures currently being used at other consortia with alterations to fit our environment Students in a joint custody arrangement with 2 homes Address(es) must be eligible for transportation and within school attendance boundary Concern for safety of the student Parents responsible to ensure transportation schedule managed Parents assess their child’s ability to manage schedule and self-advocate Proposed Policy Variable Transportation

9 Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: Joint application by both parents Submitted with transportation schedule Only 3 types of parenting access schedules will be accepted and must be consistent 5 days per week/bi-weekly Example: consistent (No alternating) Proposed Policy Variable Transportation

10 Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: School feedback on safety risks and operational impacts OSTA selects mode – yellow, van, OC Transpo Students with special needs must still work with Student learning Support Services to identify transportation needs Proposed Policy Variable Transportation

11 Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: OSTA assessment and approval or denial communicated to applicants Deadline for applications for Sept = June 15 (June 1?) Late applications (June 15 to Sept 15)get reviewed after September 15 (prior to empty seat deadline Oct 1) Others throughout the year Proposed Policy Variable Transportation

12 Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: Any changes require new application Changes in custody status identified by either parent results in suspension/cancellation of variable transportation, revert to address on file at the Board for transportation eligibility – until sorted out by parents Proposed Policy Variable Transportation

13 Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: Review policy and FAQ prior to survey Proposed Policy Variable Transportation

Ottawa Student Transportation Authority 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON K2G 1W2 Tel: Fax: Q&A.