1. Activating Activity

2. Critical Analysis

3. Topic from the Course Chapter 9 Pupil Transportation

4. Title of the journal, date of publication, and publisher Journal: District Administration Date: February, 2009 Publisher: Professional Media Group, LLC Norwalk, CT

5. Author’s Name and Credentials Topics author has had published: workforce development environmental issues education social welfare public assistance housing health care urban planning sustainable development Carl Vogel (freelance writer) Chicago, Ill. B.A. Economics/Political Science – Northwestern University

6. Purpose of the Article Show how a school district reduced annual transportation costs by over $3 million and the ripple effect

7. Central Issue In a time where school district budgets are really strapped, the St. Lucie County (FL) Public Schools reduced transportation costs and the size of their fleet. This had an effect on many stakeholders in different ways.

8. Major Points 1.Reduced transportation costs 2.Developed a more efficient bus route 3.Reduced emissions 4.Safer and healthier route

9. Activity Groups (like color) – Discuss activating activity and article – what does it mean to the stakeholder you represent? Find someone with a (non-like color) – Would this work in your district? – Why? Why not?