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Establishing positive behavior on the bus

The Positive Behavior Intervention and Support program provides students with incentives to meet and exceed behavioral expectations. Officials who work for a Maryland middle school say they have seen a change among students since implementing the program, and that it is a useful tool for the bus environment.

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Contracting on the rise?
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy's 2011 school privatization survey found that 12.2 percent of districts in Michigan use privatized bus service, which is nearly triple the 2006 rate of 4.4 percent.
<p>In his first year as a school bus driver, Evans Okoduwa talked an armed student into handing over his gun.</p> Heroes in school transportation 2012
In the second edition of this series, we highlight school bus drivers who saved lives with their quick thinking and vital skills. When danger arose, their training — and their instincts — came through.
Compelling stories behind the numbers
At the front of the Pupil Transportation Statistics section in our 2012 Fact Book, there is this slogan: "It's what's behind the numbers that counts." What a great reminder of the importance of school bus transportation.
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Oil Eater Original Cleaner/Degreaser
Oil Eater is a water-based, high-powered cleaner that is biodegradable, non-corrosive, non-toxic and non-flammable.

SafeDrive MiniDVR
Safety Vision's SafeDrive MiniDVR boasts a road-view camera and a cabin-view camera. The DVR records video, audio and metadata to a CompactFlash card.

Waste/Recycle Cabinet
Shure's waste/recycle cabinet comes with a plastic receptacle for waste or recyclable materials. The cabinet comes in three models.

Universal Storage Pouch
The pouch has reinforced rivets to allow for easy mounting. It is ideal for storing important papers, child restraints and harnesses, belt cutters, wheelchair equipment, safety equipment or a school bus driver's personal items.

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<p>Mary Pohlmann, owner/operator and president of Nelson Bus Co. Inc. in Brandon, Minn., says this photo was taken the day of her son and daughter-in-law's wedding in October 2010. The wedding party needed a ride to Inspiration Peak in Otter Tail County to have pictures taken. Pohlmann says Nelson Bus is the contractor for a small school district in Brandon.</p> Snapshots — Fall 2011/Winter 2012

Here, we share photos submitted to us by pupil transporters throughout the country that were... Visit photo gallery

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