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ArticlesMay 29, 2012

When they don't go yellow

As a school transportation director, you may not be able to mandate that school buses be used for activity trips, but you can help ensure that safe motorcoach carriers are selected.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2012

Transporte Sonnell brings 40 new buses to Puerto Rico

The company replaces older buses in its fleet with new Trans Tech Bus units. Hernan Burgos, vice president of operations, tells SBF that Transporte Sonnell is "the first school bus contractor company that brought new buses here in Puerto Rico."

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2012

STI honors military employees and families

The contractor asks its more than 9,000 employees to recognize those at the company who have served in the armed forces or are in active duty as part of Military Appreciation Month. The recognitions will continue throughout the year.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2012

Driver shortage at Texas district leads to busing changes

Vacant routes and driver absences lead the Katy Independent School District board of trustees to alter the district's transportation eligibility requirements to half a mile for elementary students and approximately one mile for junior high and high school students, up from the current three-tenths of a mile.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2012

Nelson's Bus Service to assist in police training event

The company, which is a provider of school and commercial buses, will loan two school buses for use during police training exercises at the irTactical Active Shooter Training in June. Officials say the buses will provide officers with a “realistic training environment” for shooting scenarios that could occur on school buses.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2012

John Barrington joins Blue Bird dealership

The industry veteran is named transportation business manager for MacAllister Power Systems, where he will lead the school bus sales team, in addition to MacAllister’s on-highway parts and service sales. Barrington most recently served as vice president of sales and compliance for the U.S. at Lion Bus.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2012

Proposed bus fees concern district’s board of trustees

Kamloops-Thompson School District No. 73 in Kamloops, British Columbia, is considering charging the fee to address a $300,000 to $500,000 budget shortfall. The suggestion leads trustees to call for outreach to area members of the legislative assembly to push for a review of the province’s formula that is used to determine busing needs, which they say is hurting their constituents.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2012

<I>SBF</i> adds 4 new editorial advisers

Pupil transportation veterans Pam McDonald, Michael Dallessandro, Michael Shields and Don Ross are appointed to SCHOOL BUS FLEET's editorial advisory board, which provides vital input for the magazine and website.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2012

Boston district implements major transportation changes

Boston Public Schools aims to increase on-time performance and improve communication with students' families within its transportation department by routing months in advance and reviewing bus loading and unloading procedures. Staff members have also undergone customer service training.

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NewsMay 24, 2012

Ohio district maintains county’s EMS vehicles

Gallipolis City School District partners with Gallia County Commissioners to service the county’s five EMS vehicles and one rescue truck. Troy Johnson, the district’s transportation/safety director, tells SBF that the partnership is saving the county approximately $30 a work hour, and the technicians work in staggered shifts so that it doesn’t interfere with their school bus-related duties.

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