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Managementby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Anthrax, Landis and First Student

Two anthrax scares The pupil transportation industry has not been immune from terrorist alerts. In September, an anthrax scare forced the evacuatio...

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Managementby StaffDecember 1, 2001

5 Strategies to ‘Teach’ Your Drivers

In training your drivers to deal with student behavior on the bus, many valuable lessons can be learned from educators. The following ideas relate to ...

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Safetyby StaffDecember 1, 2001

How to Maximize Fleet Security

Although the chances of a terrorist attack on a school bus are minimal, being prepared is what counter-terrorism is all about. The following suggestio...

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Managementby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Judgment Call

You’ve hired a school bus driver, and he’s done satisfactory work for the first three months. Now you learn from one of your staff who worked with him...

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Managementby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Top 10 Discipline Mistakes

Behavior problems among passengers can lead to more than just an unruly school bus. School transportation managers indicate that rowdy students are on...

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Managementby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Sell Surplus Equipment

The Internet has become an invaluable resource for operators, but it may have capabilities that you’ve yet to tap into. In Utah, school districts are ...

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training and reducing absenteeism
Managementby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Try Cross-Training

Tardiness, absenteeism, and low morale are the sworn enemies of many managers. How can we build team spirit and make our drivers and other employees want to come to work each day?

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Managementby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Prevent Overtime Pay Abuse

Several cases of overtime pay abuse by school district employees (including bus drivers) have come to the forefront in recent months. In Escambia (Fla...

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Safetyby Joey Campbell, Assistant EditorDecember 1, 2001

Video Camera Advances Improve Bus Safety, Inside and Out

Video surveillance equipment has become commonplace for school districts and contractors in their fight to catch thieves, vandals and misbehaving stud...

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherDecember 1, 2001

Economic downturn provides opportunities

It’s time to tighten your belt - while at the same time re-evaluating your options in regard to the school transportation supplier community. ...

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