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Prepared: 09/16/04 <br />`T <br />Energy Management Program -The OCS has adopted and energy <br />management program, that includes staffing with an energy <br />manager position. It is expected by the school system that this <br />program will reduce utility expenses significantly through education <br />of staff and system-wide oversight. <br />Custodial Services - OCS has implemented pilot program for <br />privatized custodial services and has redistributed existing custodial <br />staff around the district to increase efficiency, In addition school <br />staff have been trained in the cleaning and maintenance of HVAC <br />systems which is expected to also reduce costs, <br />• Telecommunications - OCS used Spitler Consultants to review <br />phone bills for potential erroneous charges,. The Company's work <br />resulted in savings of $1,392.21 in federal excise tax elimination, <br />• Program Elimination - OCS eliminated ayear-round middle school <br />program when it was determined that the program was not self <br />supporting as originally planned. <br />• Banking services are consolidated with one bank for improved <br />interest rate and no service charges, Banking services include free <br />checks for local funds, <br />• Benefits are managed by Colonial Life, These included a Flexible <br />Spending Account with a debit card that alleviates filing claims. <br />The savings included reduced dental, vision, a disability plan, <br />cancer policies and various riders. <br />• Program Funds Transfer - OCS transferred $400,000 from the <br />enterprise fund (School Community Relations) in 04-05 and <br />$55,684 in 03-04. <br />• E-rate has been utilized by the district since 1999 to ensure that the <br />district is receiving the maximum discount for telecommunications <br />and internet services. This resulted in an average savings of <br />$140,000 yearly. <br />