Our youth Build-a-Bike class is through local after school programs (10 weeks, twice a week, 2 hours each).
We have 3 instructors (2 paid, one volunteers)
Mechanic Instructor I: 41 hrs @ $15 = 615 x 2 = $1230 Bikes (Repairs and New Parts): $30 / student Tool Use Fee: $4 / student Consumable Supplies (Grease, Lube, Hand Cleaner): $75 Helmets, Locks, and Lights: $28 / set
12 Student Class total = $2049
The local After school alliance pays for this (we apply for the grant) and the kids pay nothing!
We're working on getting more grants and donations to cover the costs of this stuff, as our program is costly, but this way we're not losing money or tools.
Maggie
On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 11:12 AM, Scott TenBrink scott@fitnesscouncil.orgwrote:
" if they bail do you rat them out? "
I missed that one in my previous, rambling message.
Yes, I report back to parole agents on all classes, telling them who showed up and indicating if there were any behavior problems. People often don't show for the class, but behavior hasn't been an issue. I find it is important to seem trustworthy and responsible to the agents. They won't promote the program if they think I'm not serious about the job. Reporting back keeps them from worrying about guys finding trouble during scheduled release times.
Scott TenBrink Executive Director Fitness Council of Jackson 225 North Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 990-9798 scott@fitnesscouncil.org www.fitnesscouncil.org
-----Original Message----- From: thethinktank-bounces@bikecollectives.org [mailto:thethinktank-bounces@bikecollectives.org] On Behalf Of Macho Philipovich Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 9:44 AM To: The Think Tank Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Youth Programs - Fees & Contracts
We have a contract with MDOC to provide bikes and training as a transportation solution for recently released parolees. That one
required a
thick contract with clear budget and description of services.
can you talk more about how this works? are people required by their parole officers to attend training sessions once they've signed up for them? if they bail do you rat them out? have there been other difficulties? did they initially approach you, or you them? i've been interested in something like this for our shop, but i'm also torn about it.
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