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Safetyby Louk MarkhamAugust 13, 2018

Learning From a Fatal Bus-Train Crash

A survivor’s account of a 1931 rail crossing tragedy, along with safety tips from Operation Lifesaver, made for a memorable training program for school bus drivers in Merced, California.

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Managementby Michaela Kwoka-Coleman, Editorial AssistantAugust 1, 2018

Tennessee District Adds Behavior Monitors, Drops Disciplinary Referrals

With five rotating bus monitors, Dickson County Schools is working to improve student behavior, boosting safety for drivers and passengers.

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Safetyby James BlueJuly 24, 2018

Surveillance Footage Fills Need for Unbiased Evidence

As recent news shows, video surveillance systems on school buses are essential for getting a clear picture of events.

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Managementby Brian MahanyJuly 23, 2018

School Bus Drivers Not Exempt From Federal Overtime Rules

Despite clear case law, many school districts and bus companies still shortchange their drivers. Confusion lies with exemptions and rules related to collective bargaining.

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Safetyby O. Shelley KempJuly 20, 2018

Looking for More Drivers? Try School Bus Safety Outreach

Durham's recruiters team up with school districts and the company’s safety team to educate their communities about school bus safety. Through that effort, they are able to hire more drivers.

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Managementby Clayton Wong, Editorial AssistantJuly 20, 2018

School Bus Veteran Don Kincaid Makes Old School New Again

With a focus on student safety, driver respect, and client relationships, the DS Bus Lines founder finds success in a more traditional approach to contracting.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJuly 19, 2018

Behavior Support Program Bolsters Bus Environment, Relationships

Oregon district staff members help adapt Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to the school bus. Incidents decline, and relationships strengthen between school staff and drivers as well as drivers and students.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJuly 18, 2018

Iowa District Expands Evacuation Training to All Students

As a teen, Teresa Hartley had to take action after a school bus crash. Now as a transportation director, she’s working to ensure every student is on board with emergency preparedness.

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ManagementCover Storyby Walter DoughtyJuly 18, 2018

6 Steps to Prep for a New School Bus Program

East Aurora School District’s first transportation service has curbed student truancy and boosted safety. Here, the industry veteran hired to helm the program shares the setup process step by step.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJune 26, 2018

5 Questions: Dennis Maple on First Student's New Tech, Solutions Service

The First Student president shares details on new developments, including mobile apps, paperless shop technology, and a division that offers consulting, routing, and other solutions.

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