Synovia // GPS Tracking Solutions for Students

Friday, October 10 2008

STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY

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Knowing who rides the bus, when they ride it, where they ride it, and how often is more important than ever. Why? Because unnecessary stops cost your district time and money, inaccurate records cost your district available federal funding, and emergencies can be handled with speed, safety, and sensitivity when districts have information at hand.

HOW STUDENT TRACKING WORKS FOR YOU

> Tracking equipment | Synovia's GPS hardware is designed to work with a variety of student tracking systems, including radio frequency identification (RFID) readers and barcode scanners. Choose the option, or combination of options, that's best for you and your district.

> Compatibility | Student tracking information can be managed using Synovia's proprietary GPS software or can be integrated within your existing GIS, student management, or routing package.

> Ridership & passenger reports | Student ridership is tracked by bus, time, specific bus stop, or school. Use real-time data or identify trends and issues by reviewing easily accessible historical data. Go one step further and access complete student lists for one or more buses, specific bus stops, arrivals and departures at a specific school, even an individual rider summary (e.g. the time a student boards a bus, the bus information, and location).

Student Tracking on School Buses

> Federal Reimbursement | With accurate records of student ridership, school districts may qualify for substantial federal funding. The Medicaid program will pay for transportation to and from school for children who fall under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), if the following criteria are met:

   > The child uses transportation to obtain a
      Medicaid-covered service

   > The Medicaid-covered service and the need for
      transportation are included in the child's
      IEP or IFSP

WHY YOU NEED IT

> Emergency Situations | Respond immediately
   with critical and specific information

> Efficient Route Planning | Plan ahead to
   eliminate unnecessary stops and
   reduce operating costs

> Parent & School Board Concerns | Address
   them quickly with on-demand access
   to the exact information you need

> Money Saved | Acting quickly and proactively
   saves your district time and money and takes full
   advantage of available federal funding