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Management•by Ronna Weber•November 14, 2016

NSTA Advocacy in Action — The Power of the Purse

Appropriations bills are often the most politically charged bills of the year, and — more importantly — they are “must pass” bills in order to avoid government shutdowns, so they become very attractive vehicles for other legislative priorities.

Management•by Bruce Leauby•November 10, 2016

6 Ways to Address New Overtime Rules

Update: On Nov. 22, a federal judge granted a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule, which means that it will not go into effect on Dec. 1 as scheduled, and as discussed in this article.

Management•by Mike Martin•November 8, 2016

NAPT News & Views — Driver Shortage Demands Innovative Thinking

The current shortage is so severe that it requires new thinking. Paying more per hour without considering other factors may not be the best long-term strategy.

Management•by Kathryn Fleming, Editorial Assistant•November 3, 2016

Collaborative Shares Data, Saves Money

The Ohio Shared Services Collaborative received a $1.76 million Straight A grant from the Ohio Department of Education to help school districts save money through shared services and bus rerouting.

Safety•by Ted Finlayson-Schueler•October 28, 2016

How Planning for Missed Bus Stops Can Prevent Tragedies

When a student or a school bus driver misses a stop, what happens next? Three common scenarios show the dangers that students can face if there’s no plan in place.

Alternative Fuels•by Thomas McMahon•October 27, 2016

Diesel Buses Still Dominate, But Some See Bright Future for Alt-Fuels

Last year, more than 90% of the large school buses sold were diesels. But as alt-fuel options catch on and stricter emissions standards loom on the horizon, some experts project that diesel will make up less than two-thirds of the market by 2020.

Safety•Cover Story•by Nicole Schlosser•October 21, 2016

Fit for Duty: Training, Education Protect Pupil Transportation Against National Drug Abuse Spike

Amid a reported rise in prescription drug misuse and illicit drug abuse in the general workforce, school transportation providers stay vigilant with up-to-date training, education, and wellness efforts.

Alternative Fuels•by Ronna Weber•October 10, 2016

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Coalition Comments on VW Settlement Funds

The mitigation trust fund can be used to support the replacementor repowering of diesel-powered vehicles, including school buses.

Safety•by Mike Martin•October 6, 2016

NAPT News & Views — Teaming Up With TSA for School Bus Security Training

The NAPT Summit will feature a security training exercise with law enforcement officers providing instruction and simulating security threats that could occur in pupil transportation.

Maintenance•by Kathleen Kohler•October 4, 2016

6 Strategies for Avoiding Common State Inspection Violations

Technicians and state patrol inspectors agree that clear communication and routine maintenance lower the rate of violations cited during safety inspections.

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