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Managementby StaffFebruary 1, 2001

Laidlaw Exec Says School Bus Division Is Healthy, Despite Parent's Distress

SBF Editor Steve Hirano interviewed Robert Hach, president of Laidlaw Education Services, based in Naperville, Ill.

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Special Needs Transportationby Jean M. ZimmermanFebruary 1, 2001

What You Need to Know About Latex Allergies

As an increasing number of students are being diagnosed with latex allergies, school bus operators must learn to minimize triggers, while at the same time gearing up for potential reactions.

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Safetyby Steve Hirano, EditorFebruary 1, 2001

The 8 Most Common - and Dangerous - Mirror Mistakes

School bus mirrors are a critical safety system, but drivers often fail to adjust and use them properly. Experts in the field provide insights on common errors and cures.

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Special Needs Transportationby Frank Di GiacomoFebruary 1, 2001

Survey takes first step in tracking special-needs busing

Transporting children with disabilities has become an increasingly complex task for school bus fleets across the country. Fleet managers do the best they can, often with extremely limited resources in terms of time and staff. Merely keeping up with the latest developments in special-needs education and transportation presents an extraordinary challenge.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorFebruary 1, 2001

We're a healthy family, despite our weak links

It would be laughable, if it weren’t so outrageous. Two school bus drivers allegedly conspired with a kindergartner to cheat on a drug test. Acc...

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Managementby StaffDecember 1, 2000

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

NHTSA critical of Saf-T-Bar system, Tragedy spurs bus safety video, Head Start transportation rule nearly finalized, Minnesota claims 3rd win in poster contest, People in the Spotlight, Is the industry fair to women and minorities?, Thomas earns ISO 9001 certification, 'Special Saturday' fills training niche, Director organizes fundraiser for bus driver, Bus driver repeats as Arizona's best, School bus safety is like a circus act

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Safetyby StaffDecember 1, 2000

Operate Safely in Winter Conditions

Operating safely in adverse conditions depends on a number of common sense procedures. Here’s a list of reminders for winter driving: • Traction i...

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorDecember 1, 2000

Alexandra Robinson Named SBF's Administrator of the Year

Combining special-needs expertise with strong management skills and a willingness to serve the industry, she has helped to advance pupil transportation at the local, state and national levels.

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Managementby Sandra Matke, Senior EditorDecember 1, 2000

Creating an Effective School Transportation Website

We consulted the Web to find some of the most interesting, useful and innovative school transportation Websites. Here's how four school bus operators successfully made the move into the digital age.

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Safetyby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherDecember 1, 2000

NHTSA won't be rushed into upgrading bus safety

It appears that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) two-year research program to create “the next generation of occupant protection in school buses” is going to stretch into a three-year program — or beyond.

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