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Safetyby Kelly AguinaldoJuly 1, 2010

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. 

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2010

What's New in the Top 50

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

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ManagementCover Storyby Randy MazieJune 29, 2010

Why Won’t They Come to Work?

In these tough economic times, most school bus drivers consistently show up for work — but some still don’t. After monetary incentives failed to tackle absenteeism, one district learned that some employees need another kind of support.

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Safetyby Claire AtkinsonJune 24, 2010

15th NCST Moves Industry Forward

Topics of debate included a revision that would have made crossing arms mandatory on school buses & delegates rejected the change.

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Safetyby Frank Di GiacomoJune 24, 2010

Please <i>do</i> raise your voice

A 2007 survey by the Pew Research Center found that only 66 percent of Americans could name their governor.

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Safetyby Barry McCahill and Mike MartinJune 24, 2010

Que sera, sera?

It’s easy to get mired down in all the bad economic news these days. It’s everywhere and affects nearly everyone. As bad as it seems, there are actually choices for school bus professionals trying to deal with the new economic realities. Acknowledge that the “good ol’ days” have been replaced with a new reality requiring a more energized professional advocacy.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 22, 2010

Accentuating the positive

Two school bus operations have been able to secure funding for bus replacements and have managed to expand their transportation service in spite of the current cuts that are being made in pupil transportation.

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Managementby Ted Finlayson-SchuelerJune 17, 2010

Training around the edges

Even when you can’t afford to pay each employee to sit in a monthly safety meeting, you can look for cracks and crevices in the day where you can insert that safety mantra.

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Safetyby Theresa M. Anderson and Jeffrey OehmJune 15, 2010

FCC’s Radio Mandate: Getting Tuned In

Although the 2013 deadline is a few years away, now is the time to begin planning and budgeting. Here’s an overview of the mandate and how it may affect your radio system.

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Alternative Fuelsby Kelly AguinaldoJune 10, 2010

Alternative Fuel Options: Spotlight on Propane and CNG

Thinking about operating buses powered by these fuels? Take into consideration the possible financial benefits, the space necessary for refueling infrastructure and what type of dispensing equipment suits the fleet, as well as employee safety and training.

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