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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2015

Iowa district transportation director Danny Thede to retire

After nearly 30 years in the school bus industry, Thede will step down as Indianola Community Schools’ transportation director in September.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2015

Iowa presents prestigious Tom Horn Memorial Award

The state’s top pupil transportation honor goes to Paul Heide, the recently retired transportation director for Storm Lake Community School District.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2015

Iowa school bus veteran Owen Freese to retire

Freese has worked in the industry for nearly 30 years as a local director and mechanic, a state school bus inspector and executive director of the Iowa Pupil Transportation Association.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2015

Proposed funding cut may create district school bus driver shortage

If North Carolina lawmakers cut funds by up to 50% for teacher assistants, many of whom also drive school buses for Johnston County Schools, the district could see a significant driver shortage.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2015

New York Bus Sales names new director of parts

Jim Hogan will oversee parts management, purchasing, inventory, sales and supply of parts for the Blue Bird school bus dealer.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 13, 2015

Chicago’s school bell time changes expected to save $5M

Forty-eight schools adopt new bell times as part of a Chicago Public Schools plan to cut transportation costs. The district is facing a $1.1 billion operating deficit.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 13, 2015

Fullington wins new school bus contract in Pennsylvania

The company will operate and maintain school bus services for Southern Columbia Area School District under the five-year contract.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2015

$204K awarded for rail crossing safety campaigns

Operation Lifesaver and the Federal Highway Administration award grants to 13 states for public education projects that target students, school bus drivers, Spanish-speaking populations and the news media.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2015

School bus scam gets former mechanic jail time

Anthony Robinson is convicted of a felony for buying unneeded bus parts for Teton County (Wyo.) School District, reselling them and keeping the money. He is ordered to repay $161,000 and serve six months in jail.

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