Articles

Special Needs Transportation•by Ellen Johnson•February 1, 1998

Special care required for asthma attacks

Often asthma attacks begin suddenly, with no warning. They may begin even when a person is at rest. Although symptoms may follow heavy exertion, expos...

Maintenance•by David M. Sluder•February 1, 1998

3 keys to maintaining automatic transmissions

Premature failure of your automatic transmissions can be minimized through proper spec'ing, preventive maintenance and technician training. By includi...

Special Needs Transportation•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•February 1, 1998

Wheelchair maker takes a step in the right direction

As we prepare for the annual National Conference and Exhibition on Transporting Students with Disabilities, scheduled March 4-8 in Orlando, Fla, a maj...

Management•by Steve Hirano, Executive Editor•February 1, 1998

Boston's Ergonomic Revolution

Meeting the needs of school bus drivers can take many forms — higher pay, improved training, greater emotional support. The physical demands of the jo...

Management•by J.D. Allen, director of custodial, transportation and warehouse services at St. Vrain Valley Sch•February 1, 1998

'Typecasting' administrators can help to resolve conflicts

It takes a village to improve discipline on school buses. By that I mean that transportation managers, building administrators, parents and drivers ne...

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Management•by Staff•December 1, 1997

Joe Glover Named SBF's Administrator of the Year

Glover’s work in the area of certification is helping to bring pupil transportation to the ‘next level.’

Maintenance•by John Fay•August 1, 1997

Maintenance guidelines for hydraulic disc brake systems

There's nothing more important on any school bus than the braking system. It is in keeping with a concern for safety that the four-wheel disc brake sy...

Safety•by Steve Hirano, Executive Editor•August 1, 1997

8 Tips: How to Prevent Fatal School Bus Accidents

School transportation managers are focusing on driver training, route planning, bus maintenance, and the safety of children everywhere.

Management•by Laurie Wiegler, Associate Editor•August 1, 1997

Lawsuits Lurk in the Back of the Bus

Teasing, name-calling and playful touching are everyday occurrences on school buses. While most of this may be harmless fun, some of it could be sexua...

Management•by Steve Hirano, Executive Editor•August 1, 1997

Sound Strategies to Reduce Fuel Costs

Cutting fuel costs is one of the most painless ways of satisfying the harsh budget demands facing many school districts these days. No cutbacks in sta...

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