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Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate Publisher•January 1, 2007

Immerse yourself

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the NAPT board of directors, it’s composed of nine members — president, president-elect, five regional directors and two at-large directors.

Maintenance•by Staff•November 1, 2006

Product Highlights

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Maintenance•by Dan Herman•November 1, 2006

An engineering expert takes exception to the promises of better fuel economy, extended oil intervals and reduced emissions made by suppliers of fuel additives, engine attachments and other aftermarket products. The second of a two-part article.

Safety•by Joey Campbell•November 1, 2006

Can We Stop the Violence on School Buses?

With school-related violence on the rise and school buses a particular area of concern, school officials return to the question of how to make the bus ride safer. Training, strong prevention policies, technology and creative problem-solving help the cause.

Management•by Michael P. Dallessandro•November 1, 2006

Employee Discipline: Using Counseling Memos Correctly

Failure to document employee conduct and disciplinary issues can leave a manager in more trouble than the employee. Here are steps to circumvent such a scenario through properly written and executed counseling memos.

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Management•by Peter Lawrence and Paul Overbaugh•November 1, 2006

How Dispatchers Fill a Pivotal Role

The dispatch position can be one of the most demanding in pupil transportation, but it is at the hub of an operation’s success. Here’s a look at the skills dispatchers need to handle the job and its inherent stress.

Management•by Staff•November 1, 2006

Q&A: Investing in Specialty

On the heels of a new partnership with a private equity firm, Specialty Manufacturing President Gray Ellison discusses the company’s direction.

Special Needs Transportation•by Dr. Ray Turner•November 1, 2006

It's not just what you say, but how you say it

Many of us grew up in a time when we were taught to look away or turn a deaf ear when we encountered a person with a disability. Those days are over. With the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the doors of communication have swung open and our society is learning to welcome people with disabilities into the mainstream as productive individuals.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•November 1, 2006

Giant Challenges for Giant Fleets

Managing a large school bus fleet presents special challenges. What are those challenges and how are they handled? Transportation directors at giant fleets provide their insights.

Management•by Staff•November 1, 2006

Bus Radio cues up controversy

NEEDHAM, Mass. — Music soothes the savage breast, or so the adage says. This premise underlies the reliance upon music as a safety tool on school buses.

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