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Safetyby Frank DiGiacomo, PublisherAugust 1, 2000

Yellow school bus is spreading its influence

As we all know, the yellow school bus provides the safest form of surface transportation. It’s no surprise, then, that some school agencies in the United Kingdom are looking long and hard at the possibility of adopting a U.S. model of school transportation...

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Special Needs Transportationby Bette Cotzin and Judith MarksAugust 1, 2000

Impact of wheelchair standard from an OT/PT perspective

The ANSI/RESNA standard specifies general design requirements, test procedures and performance requirements for wheelchairs that may be used in a wide range of transportation modes, including school buses, transit buses, over-the-road coaches and personally licensed vehicles.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorAugust 1, 2000

John Corr Named SBF's Contractor of the Year for 2000

The president of The Trans Group grows family business into 700-plus bus operation and spearheads New York legislation that allows school districts to use RFPs to solicit school bus services.

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Safetyby Steve Hirano, EditorAugust 1, 2000

How to Get Control of a Rowdy Bus

Getting drivers, supervisors, building administrators and parents moving in the same direction is the key to creating an integrated behavior management program. Of course, driver training can't be overlooked either.

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Managementby Sandra MatkeAugust 1, 2000

6 Ways to Open the Lines of Communication

Go beyond an"open door policy" by seeking out your staff, listening to them, respecting their styles and sharing key information.

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Special Needs Transportationby Sue Shutrump and Kentin GearhartAugust 1, 2000

Safety Restraint Options for Children with Special Needs

In this second of a three-part series, the authors explain how to properly position a child's legs and how to use booster seats and safety vests.

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Maintenanceby Paul HartleyAugust 1, 2000

Understanding the Fundamentals Is Key to Electrical Troubleshooting

Improper diagnosis can lead to frustration and wasted expense. Successful repairs require basic knowledge, patience, logic and the right tools.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorAugust 1, 2000

You might consider this a harmless joke - or not

If God had meant for women to be in the workplace, He would have given them brains. No, it’s not my joke, and the only reason I mentio...

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Safetyby StaffAugust 1, 2000

Driver indicted in bus-train crash

Driver indicted in bus-train crash BENTON, Tenn. — Rhonda Cloer, who was at the wheel of the Murray County, Ga., school bus that was r...

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2000

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

Transportation strategies delivered to Head Start

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