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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. HCS Will Send a Letter to Families With Bus Riders

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

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

8. HCS Parents Can Log in to Versatrans eLink

9. HCS Parents Can Log in to Versatrans eLink

10. HCS Parents Can Log in to Versatrans eLink

11. 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
Information Letter
Point of Contact for questions:
Scott Gillies (HCS Transportation Coordinator)
Durham School Services