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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2012

Report covers how sequestration could impact schools

Officials from the American Association of School Administrators say sequestration represents budgetary cuts that will impact almost every federal program in January 2013, including cuts to education. Survey results in the report indicate that the cuts will translate to reductions in and eliminations of personnel, curriculum, facilities and operations.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJuly 9, 2012

Good terms with the government

This is not just about what we at SBF did. It’s part of what I see as growing ties between the pupil transportation community and key federal agencies.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 6, 2012

Navistar reveals new engine emission technology

The manufacturer will introduce a next-generation clean engine solution to meet the 2010 EPA emissions regulations and to position the company to meet greenhouse gas rules ahead of 2014 and 2017 requirements, officials announce. A Navistar spokesperson tells SBF that the short-term focus for the technology is on big-bore engines.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2012

District to put high schoolers on transit buses

Broward County Public Schools in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., reportedly plans to test a pilot program this fall in which these students would ride transit buses to school instead of yellow buses. The district would pay the county for the service, which is expected to save in transportation costs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2012

Bus driver is also a nail technician

Rebekah Summers, the owner of Perfect 10 Nails inside Don’s Barber Shop in Cadiz, Ky., began driving a school bus for Trigg County Public Schools in 2002. She runs her business in between running routes for the school district.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2012

School bus driver charged with insurance fraud

According to prosecutors, 53-year-old Luanne Stewart-Mastroianni forged her doctor's signature and continued to receive disability benefits after being cleared to return to work.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2012

Fras-le appoints operations exec

Rodrigo Meirelles will serve in the newly created role of vice president and general manager of the company’s North American and European operations. Meirelles will oversee the growth of the friction materials manufacturer’s business in both markets, and he will also oversee the production launch of heavy-duty brake linings at Fras-le’s manufacturing facility in Prattville, Ala.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2012

Update: Hawaii restores some bus routes

Facing pressure from lawmakers and the public, state education officials save school bus service for about 300 students. Also, busing for year-round schools is extended for the month of July.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 5, 2012

Mich. removes exception to school bus stop law

Gov. Rick Snyder signs a bill that prohibits cars from passing school buses in any case when they are loading or unloading students. The state vehicle code previously allowed cars to pass stopped school buses at less than 10 mph at intersections controlled by a traffic signal or an officer.

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