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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2012

Bus supervisor fired over flap with 7-year-old

The transportation supervisor, riding the bus in the role of an aide, can be seen in a cell phone video pushing the student into the bus window. The 7-year-old boy was reportedly "yelling and screaming and jumping around" and pulled a sweatshirt over the supervisor’s head “with his whole body.”

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ArticlesOctober 11, 2012

How to be a great leader

Leaders are continuously looking for ways to improve, and they are always willing to help. In order to be a great leader, one should always remember the three Rs: respect for self, respect for others and responsibility for all of one’s own actions.

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NewsOctober 11, 2012

Florida’s Mike Connors retires

The longtime director of transportation at Brevard Public Schools reflects on his career and tells SBF that he is grateful for the recognition he and his staff have received from the publication. Assistant Director of Transportation Arby Creach discusses Connors’ impact on the operation and what lies ahead for the staff.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2012

Leonard Bus Sales launches Fla. operation, adds jobs

The school and commercial bus distributor launches LBS South LLC, which will operate as a separate company that supports the market in Florida. In New York, Leonard Bus Sales brings on new employees to the customer support and sales teams.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2012

Boat serves as school bus for N.C. students

Some children who live on a peninsula on Lake Norman have drastically shortened their commute by taking a boat to school. Scott Huseby started by ferrying his three children across the water to SouthLake Christian Academy, and he has since expanded the service to other families at no charge.

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Articlesby Kelly AguinaldoOctober 9, 2012

Bus video goes beyond student monitoring

Today’s surveillance systems not only record students on multiple channels, many record risky driving behavior, issue alerts for specific events and track buses through GPS. Here are details on these and other specifications from eight companies’ offerings.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2012

Atlantic Express’ Domenic Gatto to retire

The founder and CEO of school bus contractor Atlantic Express Transportation Corp. will step down from his post on Dec. 31, 2013, after more than 40 years in the industry. Officials say a search for Gatto’s replacement is underway, and once the new CEO is in place, Gatto will serve as a consultant for the company.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2012

Blue Bird reveals factory training dates for 2013

Workshop topics include recent product changes, such as the dual-zone multiplex system and 2013 emissions standards compliance. Attendees also gain product assembly familiarity with a factory tour.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2012

Navistar names new marketing exec

Bill Schumacher steps into the role of vice president, marketing, for the company’s global bus division. He previously served as vice president, marketing, for Navistar’s RV group, and he replaces Kathy Seegebrecht, who accepted a new position as vice president of Navistar’s global marketing group.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2012

NSTA welcomes marketing and membership assistant

Kate Gilbert joins the school bus contractor association in the role, where she will assist in facilitating membership programs, benefits, services, development and the day-to-day operations of NSTA. She previously served as an office manager for Sewell Heating & Cooling.

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