Calling & Reporting Service - 615.010

Program Categories: Substitute Calling/Reporting Service

Program Page: https://fsr.questar.org/product/calling-reporting-service-615-010/

Program Summary

Questar III assists districts in securing available substitutes.

Contact Information

Name: Jeff Elliott
Address: Questar III, 1070 Route 9, Castleton NY 12033
Phone: 518.479.6981
Fax: 518.766.3475
Email: jelliott@questar.org

Program Description

Questar III assists districts in securing available substitutes by providing a:

• centralized location where teachers report their absences; and,
• calling service that phones substitutes to fill vacancies, using a call list provided by the district.

Substitute calling clerks generally phone/assign substitutes from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and 5: 30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m., Monday - Friday. Clerks report teacher absences and substitutes assigned to building principals daily.

Additional Information

• How To Add This Service: Enroll in the service when submitting the year's Final Service Request (FSR) or join the service later by submitting a FSR amendment.
• Cost Methodology: $119 per teacher unit, $59 per "no sub required" staff unit, (ex.clerical/maintenance staff). The service cost covers the substitute calling clerks’ salaries and benefits, phone line costs and mainten
• Additional Benefits: Smooth, efficient operations: districts easily and cost effectively maintain smooth operations with off - hour accessibility for teachers to call in for time away from the classroom.
• Participating District(s): East Greenbush, Lansingburgh
• Type of Aid: BOCES