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Safetyby StaffApril 29, 2015

District's School Bus Seat Belt Project is a Proactive Step

Westfield (Ind.) Washington Schools will test out lap-shoulder belts on six of its buses. Several aspects of the program are interesting, such as that it's not in reaction to a crash or a mandate from lawmakers.

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Safetyby Richard BrentApril 24, 2015

The Case for Audio Monitoring on School Buses

Audio monitoring can help deter and resolve verbal conflicts, bullying accusations and general bad behavior. But privacy concerns must be addressed.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonApril 22, 2015

New Thomas Built CEO Discusses New CNG Bus, Plant Expansion

Caley Edgerly takes the helm as the school bus OEM launches another alternative-fuel option and works to increase plant production by 25%.

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Managementby Peggy A. BurnsApril 17, 2015

6 Key Things I Hope I've Taught You

As her career draws to a close, legal expert Peggy Burns reflects on the essential guidance she has given to pupil transporters over the past 20 years.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserApril 15, 2015

Growing GPS, Student Tracking Capabilities Offer More Security Tools

Suppliers are providing more immediate and detailed information for parents and transportation managers through apps and video; customizable alerts andvehicle parameters; planning versus actual views; and tablets on board buses.   

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserApril 13, 2015

Contractors Turn to Partnerships, Tracking to Bolster Security

Partnering with law enforcement, taking advantage of federal security assessments and student tracking are some of the measures contractors are taking to ensure a safer school bus ride.

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Safetyby Guy Bliesner and Brian ArmesApril 7, 2015

8 Ways to Optimize the Use of School Bus Video Surveillance

To make sure you’re getting the best use of the surveillance systems on your buses, consider these eight practices that can help improve student behavior, identify training needs and support your drivers.

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SafetyCover Storyby Thomas McMahonApril 3, 2015

10 Tips for Stepping Up School Bus Security

From thorough pre-trip inspections to building rapport with students, here are 10 practices that can help prevent or respond to security threats.

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Managementby James BlueMarch 31, 2015

How school transportation compares in the U.K.

The U.K.’s lack of a standard yellow bus is a prominent difference between the British and American school transportation systems, but the two have more similarities than you might expect.

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Safetyby Ronna WeberMarch 31, 2015

NSTA Advocacy in Action — What is a negotiated rulemaking, and is it a good thing?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed employing the negotiated rulemaking process to find a solution to its long-proposed concept of entry-level driver training. What is this process, and is it a good thing?

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