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Managementby Bob HaddoxMarch 1, 1999

Staff Empowerment Is Objective of Team Management System

By adopting a decentralized, team-oriented structure, Tulsa's transportation department has shifted decision-making power to the rank and file.

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Managementby Gary Luster, Senior EditorMarch 1, 1999

Head Start Programs Push 'Commitment' to Recruit, Retain Drivers

Fortunately, wages are not the driving force for employment. 'Making a difference' is the leading attraction, and many parents respond.

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Special Needs Transportationby Andria SegedyMarch 1, 1999

Opinions Vary on Driver's Role in Medical Emergencies

School districts are often hesitant to expand first aid training because of liability and confidentiality concerns.

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Special Needs Transportationby Steve Hirano, Executive Editor, and Kathy FurneauxMarch 1, 1999

5 Easy Pieces to a Better Special-Needs Program

These tips on training, equipment, communication, information and program monitoring can improve the safety and efficiency of your operation.

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Maintenanceby Gary Luster, Senior EditorMarch 1, 1999

Is Your Fleet Ripe for Computerized Brake Testing?

Sophisticated brake-testing systems may require a significant investment, but the potential rewards include improved efficiency and record tracking.

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Special Needs Transportationby Nancy TarvinMarch 1, 1999

The ABCD's of a behavior intervention plan

Behavior problems exhibited by students with disabilities are not uncommon on the school bus.

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Managementby John WoodMarch 1, 1999

Tragedy puts emphasis on planning, teamwork

When such a tragedy occurs, it challenges our leadership skills. As a superintendent, it's my job to ensure that every department, including transportation, is working as a team with the district office.

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Maintenanceby Paul CochranMarch 1, 1999

Why the industry should retire Dayton-style wheels

Although the vast majority of today's school buses are spec'd for Budd-style disc wheels, some fleets still prefer the Dayton-style spoke wheel.

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Safetyby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherMarch 1, 1999

Squeeze on Head Start puts strain on transportation

Welfare reform is changing the needs of underprivileged children who attend Head Start programs. That's because their parents are moving into the labo...

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Safetyby Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate PublisherMarch 1, 1999

An ordinary day edges into the Twilight Zone

More than three decades later I can still summon it, the rising fear of a child swept past the point of no return.

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