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Special Needs Transportationby Jean M. ZimmermanFebruary 1, 1999

Improve Your Special-Needs Evacuation Drills

Emergency evacuations require staff to make vital decisions under tremendous pressure. Make sure they're properly prepared.

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Managementby Jeanne StullFebruary 1, 1999

Puppet Masters

A safety coordinator and drivers combine talents to bring an entertaining - and informative - show to schoolchildren.

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Safetyby Bonnie L. MacCartneyFebruary 1, 1999

How to Build a Safety Demonstration Bus

By tapping district, vendor and volunteer resources, a school transportation team in upstate New York transformed a spare Blue Bird into their dream vehicle.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, Executive EditorFebruary 1, 1999

False Accusations Create Dilemma for Drivers, Managers

Vengeful students can disrupt a driver's or aide's life with a false report. Some officials believe tougher penalties are necessary.

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Safetyby Steve Hirano, Executive EditorFebruary 1, 1999

State Directors Tab Safety Issues as Top Concerns

Emphasis is given to dangers posed by non-conforming vans and stop-arm violators, but the driver shortage is also deemed a major problem.

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Safetyby Tim ParkerFebruary 1, 1999

How to Survive a Hostage Situation on Your School Bus

Sure, chances are slim that you'll be held hostage, but you should be prepared for a worst-case scenario.

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Managementby Gary Luster, Senior EditorFebruary 1, 1999

Staying Power: Keys to Improving Driver Retention

Job satisfaction is the key to retaining drivers. Treat them with respect, compensate them fairly, show your appreciation - or lose them.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffFebruary 1, 1999

Language should focus on abilities, not disabilities

How we speak to and about the students with disabilities who ride school buses can influence their perception of themselves and others' perceptions of them.

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherFebruary 1, 1999

Driver turnover hurts, but there's gain in pain

I'd like to offer my own advice on dealing with the driver shortage. Some of this is drawn from my experience in the publishing world, which has its own healthy share of turnover.

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Managementby Joan R. CorwinFebruary 1, 1999

Children learn from parents that buses are 'loser cruisers'

We spend countless hours in the schools, working with the elementary students to foster a sense of responsibility and respect.

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