how to effectively train during challenging economic times 62 nd annual fapt summer conference...
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How To Effectively Train During Challenging Economic Times
62nd Annual FAPT Summer ConferenceNaples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, Naples, FL.
July 6-10, 2009
Presented By:
Kay Kanupp & Jamie WarringtonTransportation Specialists,Florida Dept. of Education
How Did We Get To This Point?How Did We Get To This Point?
Lack of revenues into the stateLack of funding to the DistrictPoor use of funding within the
school districtInefficient operations in schools
and support servicesInappropriate use of District
funds
Where’s The Money?Where’s The Money?
The ripple effect….– Federal spending– State spending– District spending– Department spending
Who gets whatever is left over?Who gets whatever is left over?
What is a training program to do?What is a training program to do?
Streamline training staffMinimize paper training materialsMaximize use of other sourcesShare resourcesEliminate or reduce “extras” from
trainingRe-schedule classroom and behind the
wheel training times
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Streamline Training StaffStreamline Training Staff
Use existing staff for multiple tasksSchedule training during the regular
working hours or adjust working hours to avoid paying overtime
Reassign “extra” training staff to other duties
Minimize Paper Training MaterialsMinimize Paper Training Materials
Consolidate multiple manuals Print using double sides Print in black and white, only using color
when needed Periodically assess the effectiveness of
handouts (do they need updating or are they even still applicable)
Consider electronic bulletin board messages (instead of issuing paper memos)
Maximize Use Of Other SourcesMaximize Use Of Other Sources
Explore presentations from outside agencies Research and implement use of on-line
services Use FDOE for training and presentations
using free on-line video conferencing technologies (ie: Skype®)
Explore using vendor provided training materials
Share ResourcesShare Resources
Consider combining in-services with other neighboring districts
Consider combining classroom pre-service training with neighboring districts
Share training materials with your neighbors
Share training staff with your neighbors
Eliminate or Reduce “Extras”Eliminate or Reduce “Extras”
Eliminate or reduce refreshments during training and in-service
Eliminate or reduce exceptions made for training individuals around their schedules (ie: available hours, other employment, etc…)
Reduce allowable number of attempts to complete a task (ie: CDL tests, physicals, etc…)
Eliminate or reduce “gifts” to new and existing employees
Re-schedule Training TimesRe-schedule Training Times
Consider night time training– Cooler temperatures = less energy consumption– Fewer daytime operational distractions = greater
attentiveness– Later hours = less on-the-road traffic– Later hours = less child care issues for parents in
training Adjust trainer hours to avoid overtime Eliminate weekend training when possible
In Conclusion…In Conclusion…
Everyone needs a job. We all have a responsibility to keep as much of the limited educational dollars available in the classrooms, where it belongs. Through creative ideas andthinking, and possibly some of the suggestions mentioned here today, we can keep our folks employed and our students educated, without sacrificing safety or the quality of the training we provide to our students.
Any Questions or Comments?
ContactsContacts
Florida Department of EducationSchool Transportation Management Section
325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1134Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
(850) 245-9795
Kay KanuppTransportation Specialist
(850) [email protected]
Jamie S. WarringtonTransportation Specialist
(850) [email protected]