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Safetyby Amanda HuggettJuly 12, 2021

How to Prepare for Potential Threats to School Bus Safety, Security

With threats ranging from hijackings to active shooter scenarios, you can never be too prepared. Here, School Bus Fleet rounded up several best practices for de-escalating violent incidents on the bus, and equipping districts with tools to develop their own training programs.

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Managementby SBF StaffJuly 6, 2021

Q&A: Thomas Built’s Bangston Talks New Leadership Role, Industry Trends

The school bus OEM's new president and CEO details the overlap in his experiences within the school bus and trucking industries, advancements in vehicle electrification, and his predictions for school bus sales post-pandemic.

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Managementby Annie SovcikJuly 1, 2021

Making a Difference: The Bus Industry Combats Human Trafficking

Human trafficking — or modern-day slavery — is the exploitation of human beings through force, fraud, or coercion for the purposes of commercial sex or forced labor.

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Alternative Fuelsby Nicole SchlosserJune 28, 2021

5 Questions: Johana Vicente on Link Between Electric School Buses, Environmental Justice

The national director of grassroots community nonprofit Chispa discusses its advocacy of electric school buses in low-income communities and communities of color, which are most impacted by transportation pollution.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson June 24, 2021

4 Strategies for Addressing Mental Health

Identifying trauma, establishing common ground, and providing holistic support services are just some of the ways pupil transporters can care for their mental health needs and those of the students they transport.

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Managementby Matthew DausJune 23, 2021

How Transportation Operations Can Apply for CERTS Act Grants

Guidelines have been released, the online application portal is open, and the deadline to apply is July 19. Here’s what to know about eligibility and what to include with your application.

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Managementby Karen MainJune 16, 2021

From Frustrating to Effective: Changing Charged Conversations

A fictional conversation between a school district transportation director and a human resources liaison illustrates ways to achieve positive results when discussing difficult employee behavior.

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Managementby Toby Baker, Tenney GroupJune 16, 2021

How to Be a Buyer Who is Always the Seller’s Top Choice

Three essentials are conveying respect for the seller’s business, understanding their intentions post-transaction, and presenting a clear path to close and fund the transaction.

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Managementby Stephen Joest, Tenney GroupJune 11, 2021

Deal Making 101: Choosing the Right Battles is Key to Winning the War

Focusing on material deal points, sticking to the end goal but being flexible on the means to get there, and determining whether a “battle” is even necessary at all are three effective strategies for successfully closing a transaction.

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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson June 10, 2021

5 Tips for Electric School Bus Training With First Responders

From dealing with a new electric powertrain and battery technology to different maintenance and safety requirements, the proper training can help ensure a successful emergency response.

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