Rochester School Board
Special Services Committee
School Board Conference Room
May 17, 2007
6:30 PM

Members Present:	Members Absent:	Others Present:
Mrs. Peggy Parker, Special Services Chair Mr. Robert Watson Dr. Anthony Pastelis Ms. Diane Moody Mr. Frank Callaghan	None	Mr. Kent Hemingway Mr. John Spang, STA Mr. Frank Salace, STA

The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with a quorum present.

1. Student Transportation – Mr. John Spang and Mr. Frank Salace, representing new bus contractors Student Transportation of America, Inc., discussed details of their implementation plan to provide regular education bus services for the next five years. They addressed issues including; staffing, administration, mechanics, employment screenings and licensing of drivers, training, bus routes, location of facility, new buses, capacities and installation of digital cameras. The attached information was shared with the Committee

Committee members questioned the representatives about their experiences in other districts and how they would be providing service to the Rochester community.

Mr. Hemingway and Mrs. Despins will continue to coordinate efforts with STA as they prepare to transport students in the coming year.

2. Other – none

Mrs. Parker moved, second by Mr. Watson, to adjourn at 7:04 pm. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Peggy Parker, Chair