Management

Bernando Brown of DeKalb County Schools speaks during a session at the 2026 School Bus Fleet ConneX in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Articles

What I Brought Home From SBFX: Relationships, Leadership, and Preparing What's Next

Who could lead your transportation operation tomorrow if you couldn't? Bernando Brown explores succession planning, mentorship, and preparing emerging leaders to step up.

Graphic for a School Bus Fleet article titled "Understanding Emotional Intelligence," featuring wooden letter blocks spelling "IEQ" and the subtitle, "Tips for transportation leaders to stay calm in any situation."

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Building Leaders Who Last: Creating a Successful Mentorship Program in Student Transportation

Discover five strategies for building an effective mentorship program to strengthen leadership development and support staff retention.

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Digital Cover Features•by Elora Haynes•March 2, 2026

How School Bus Operators Can Grow Internal Talent

Learn from school transportation leaders on how to develop bus drivers, monitors, and mechanics into future leaders through coaching and culture.

A red and orange graphic with text reading "Representation Matters in School Transportation Leadership."

Articles•February 3, 2026

Why Representation Matters in Transportation Leadership

In honor of Black History Month, a firsthand look at how diverse leadership in school transportation builds trust and drives stronger systems.

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Articles•by Karen Main•June 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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Articles•by Karen Main•March 19, 2021

How to Have Productive Conversations About Difficult Employee Behavior

Addressing workplace problems can be a delicate matter, but the conversations about them don’t have to be difficult. Done right, they can produce a positive outcome.