Pictured are NSTA officers and committee members. The association’s committees met to focus on work to support the NSTA’s 2010-13 strategic plan.

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NSTA Convention Features Notable News, Events

The association reveals that the Transportation Security Administration has completed its pupil transportation security assessment. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new initiative to improve large bus and truck safety is discussed. Attendees also celebrate two industry veterans who are retiring.

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“We cannot let teachers be laid off and have education programs cut while there is real money to save here,” says Denis Gallagher, chairman and CEO of Student Transportation Inc.

School Bus Contractor Has a Plan
Student Transportation Inc. head Denis Gallagher discusses his “Education Stimulus Plan,” which he says gives districts an immediate cash benefit. He also talks about the company’s recent name change and its growth.

St. Louis will host the 2010 National School Transportation Association (NSTA) Annual Meeting and Convention July 24-28.

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NSTA Convention to Cover Current Industry Issues
Sessions at this year’s event will provide the latest information on such topics as clean diesel and school bus advocacy projects. Activities will focus on bus security and the stranded-pupil problem. NSTA is also stepping up its efforts to recognize contestants in the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition.

Barry Stock has been a fixture in the pupil transportation community since he launched Stock School Transport in 1988. The current executive vice president of business development for National Express Corp. will retire at the end of July.

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Recent developments with several of this year's largest school bus contractor companies.

London bus operator to expand business in U.S.

NSTA donates more than $2K to Special Olympics

District, drivers' association resolve outsourcing dispute

Illinois School Bus installs ridership tracking system on fleet

Atlantic Express boosts driver safety with GreenRoad technology

Bus safety messages abound for new school year

First Student names senior contract manager

EPA bestows funds for bus replacements, retrofits

Operations participate in school bus retrofit program

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