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   Today's Journal......

District approves contract to outsource busing

Middletown board approves 5-year, $15.1 million deal with Petermann Transportation.

The amended contract guarantees the district a savings of at least 10 percent over the life of the agreement, something previous proposals did not outline.

The district will pay Petermann $2.7 million in the first year of the contract and realize a savings of almost $1 million

Middletown City Schools stands to save about $5.4 million in operational savings over the life of the contract, according to district officials.

QUESTION HERE....WAS THERE AN OPTION TO CONTRACT PETERMANN FOR ONE YEAR TO SEE WHAT KIND OF JOB THEY WILL DO FOR US? WE ARE NOW LOCKED INTO A FIVE YEAR DEAL AND IF IT DOESN'T WORK OUT IN THE FIRST YEAR, WE ARE FORCED TO LIVE WITH IT FOR ANOTHER FOUR YEARS. IS THERE A CANCELLATION CLAUSE FOR PERFORMANCE? 

“We’re going to make this a good thing,” Mike Hammond, Middletown’s transportation supervisor, said earlier this week. “I’ve got a good, professional company coming in to help me out.” IF PETERMANN IS GOING TO RUN THE PROGRAM, AND THEY HAVE THEIR OWN PERSONNEL, WHY DO WE NEED HAMMOND AS A TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR? CAN'T WE ELIMINATE HIS POSITION AND PAY? "COMING IN THE HELP ME OUT" OR COMING IN TO DO MY JOB FOR ME? 

Petermann will install new digital video cameras and GPS technology on all buses, according to the contract. The busing company also agreed to replace five buses a year. In the first year, the company will replace an additional three, meaning eight of Middletown’s 51 buses will be replaced next year. THIS IS A GOOD THING FOR THE DISTRICT.

Madison, Talawanda, Lakota and Monroe schools all outsource their transportation services to Petermann. WERE THEY CONTACTED TO GET AN OPINION ABOUT PETERMANN'S PERFORMANCE BEFORE SIGNING THE CONTRACT?

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VietVet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Council Joined: May 15 2008 Status: Offline Points: 7008	Post Options Post Reply Quote VietVet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Bus Service Posted: May 07 2011 at 4:24pm
	Today's Journal...... District approves contract to outsource busing Middletown board approves 5-year, $15.1 million deal with Petermann Transportation. The amended contract guarantees the district a savings of at least 10 percent over the life of the agreement, something previous proposals did not outline. The district will pay Petermann $2.7 million in the first year of the contract and realize a savings of almost $1 million Middletown City Schools stands to save about $5.4 million in operational savings over the life of the contract, according to district officials. QUESTION HERE....WAS THERE AN OPTION TO CONTRACT PETERMANN FOR ONE YEAR TO SEE WHAT KIND OF JOB THEY WILL DO FOR US? WE ARE NOW LOCKED INTO A FIVE YEAR DEAL AND IF IT DOESN'T WORK OUT IN THE FIRST YEAR, WE ARE FORCED TO LIVE WITH IT FOR ANOTHER FOUR YEARS. IS THERE A CANCELLATION CLAUSE FOR PERFORMANCE? “We’re going to make this a good thing,” Mike Hammond, Middletown’s transportation supervisor, said earlier this week. “I’ve got a good, professional company coming in to help me out.” IF PETERMANN IS GOING TO RUN THE PROGRAM, AND THEY HAVE THEIR OWN PERSONNEL, WHY DO WE NEED HAMMOND AS A TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR? CAN'T WE ELIMINATE HIS POSITION AND PAY? "COMING IN THE HELP ME OUT" OR COMING IN TO DO MY JOB FOR ME? Petermann will install new digital video cameras and GPS technology on all buses, according to the contract. The busing company also agreed to replace five buses a year. In the first year, the company will replace an additional three, meaning eight of Middletown’s 51 buses will be replaced next year. THIS IS A GOOD THING FOR THE DISTRICT. Madison, Talawanda, Lakota and Monroe schools all outsource their transportation services to Petermann. WERE THEY CONTACTED TO GET AN OPINION ABOUT PETERMANN'S PERFORMANCE BEFORE SIGNING THE CONTRACT?

Neil Barille Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Resident Joined: Jul 07 2010 Status: Offline Points: 238	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neil Barille Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 08 2011 at 8:22pm
	If the outsourcing of bussing appears to be a good idea, with all drivers keeping their jobs, etc. then why wasn't this done 5 years ago?

Chris Fiora Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Resident Joined: Mar 16 2010 Location: Middletown OH Status: Offline Points: 62	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chris Fiora Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 09 2011 at 12:39pm
	Vet - To answer your questions QUESTION HERE....WAS THERE AN OPTION TO CONTRACT PETERMANN FOR ONE YEAR TO SEE WHAT KIND OF JOB THEY WILL DO FOR US? WE ARE NOW LOCKED INTO A FIVE YEAR DEAL AND IF IT DOESN'T WORK OUT IN THE FIRST YEAR, WE ARE FORCED TO LIVE WITH IT FOR ANOTHER FOUR YEARS. IS THERE A CANCELLATION CLAUSE FOR PERFORMANCE? Yes there is a cancellation clause for non-performance. Non-performance includes not achieving the 10% cost reduction. The board provides 30 days notice and if the deficiencies are not corrented in 30 days, the board gives a 30 day notice and the contact is cancelled after 30 days. IF PETERMANN IS GOING TO RUN THE PROGRAM, AND THEY HAVE THEIR OWN PERSONNEL, WHY DO WE NEED HAMMOND AS A TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR? CAN'T WE ELIMINATE HIS POSITION AND PAY? "COMING IN THE HELP ME OUT" OR COMING IN TO DO MY JOB FOR ME? The District will not retain Hammond. Hammond will become an employee of Peterman. Madison, Talawanda, Lakota and Monroe schools all outsource their transportation services to Petermann. WERE THEY CONTACTED TO GET AN OPINION ABOUT PETERMANN'S PERFORMANCE BEFORE SIGNING THE CONTRACT These and other districts were contacted numerous times to check Peterman's claims and to gather referrences.

middletownscouter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List MUSA Citizen Joined: Oct 11 2010 Location: Sunset Park Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote middletownscouter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 09 2011 at 1:31pm
	Thanks for the information Mr. Fiora!

VietVet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Council Joined: May 15 2008 Status: Offline Points: 7008	Post Options Post Reply Quote VietVet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 09 2011 at 3:06pm
	Thank you Mr. Fiora. Nice to have a reply from another school board member beside Ms. Andrew, who has demonstrated that she has no problems communicating with the general public. I appreciate your reponse.

Chris Fiora Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Resident Joined: Mar 16 2010 Location: Middletown OH Status: Offline Points: 62	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chris Fiora Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 10 2011 at 12:39pm
	Glad to help clear up some questions.