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Find strategies for running an effective school transportation operation, from leadership and workforce challenges to routing, budgeting, procurement, and fleet planning. This channel also covers the people and business developments shaping the industry.

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News•June 28, 2021

Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor

Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2021 Contractor of the Year award.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•June 25, 2021

Getting Emergency Connectivity Fund Support for School Bus Wi-Fi: What to Know

Hotspots on school buses and devices for students who lack connectivity are eligible. As of June 29, schools and libraries eligible for funding from the E-rate program can apply and the deadline for the first round of funds is August 13.

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News•June 25, 2021

Minnesota Association Honors School Bus Drivers at Annual Conference

Six of the state’s drivers receive awards for their dedication to safety and years of service.

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Articles•by 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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News•June 24, 2021

BusPatrol Launches New Hiring, Training Program for Safety Tech Installers

The BusPatrol Academy will train aspiring technicians on how to install the company’s safety technology — including stop-arm cameras, 360-degree safety cameras, and GPS and telemetry — on school buses.

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Articles•June 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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News•by Nicole Schlosser•June 21, 2021

NASDPTS Announces 2021, 2022 Annual Conference Plans

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services will hold its upcoming conferences in person in the Washington, D.C. area.

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News•June 17, 2021

Thomas Built Buses Names New CEO

Kevin Bangston, previously Daimler Trucks North America’s general manager, distribution network development, succeeds Caley Edgerly in the role. Bangston was Thomas Built’s chief financial officer from 2005 through 2008.

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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•June 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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