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ArticlesCover Storyby Kelly AguinaldoAugust 16, 2011

Finding multiple ways to generate revenue

Bus companies and school district transportation departments are making $50,000 to more than $2 million through such efforts as inter-district service, school bus ridership fees and bus advertising. Here, officials discuss the specifics of these programs and other work that brings in extra money.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2011

Cleaire acquired by NewWorld Capital Group

Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls is a provider of particulate matter and nitrogen oxide abatement products for on-road and off-road heavy-duty, diesel-powered vehicles. Officials say that in light of growing demand for mobile-source diesel particulate filters, NewWorld’s investment will enable Cleaire to expand its sales and product support capability in domestic and international markets.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2011

5 safety tips for school start from Calif. DOE

Reminding school bus drivers to check for sleeping students and reviewing the danger zone are among the safety practices in a list distributed by the state DOE’s Office of School Transportation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2011

<I>Legal Routes</i> lowers fee, offers free issue

In celebration of its upcoming 10th anniversary, the pupil transportation law publication rolls back its subscription fees and gives away a free eight-page premium edition to new and renewing subscribers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2011

Bus fee program to use high-tech tools

The superintendent of Keller (Texas) Independent School District says that the system “will operate in much the same way as a city bus pass.” Families can use an online portal to pay either monthly or by the semester for a pass, which will come in the form of a student ID card with embedded RFID tags.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2011

‘Stuff the Bus’ drive to benefit 2 Ky. districts

Chick-fil-A and Stockpilingmoms.com partner to host the event, in which two school buses will collect donations for Boone County Schools and Kenton County Schools. The bus that collects the most donations will receive an additional $500 for its district.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2011

Gary Bubar named executive director at MAPT

Following an extensive nationwide search, the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation picks Bubar, a former consultant of transportation safety for the state, to oversee its operations and staff. Association President Darryl Hofstra shares details on the selection process with SBF.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2011

NAPT Summit to address transportation management, bullying

Those are among the topics that keynote presenters will discuss during the event, according to the tentative agenda, which is now available. Workshops and breakout sessions will cover such issues as working with principals and other building administrators, and distracted driving.

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ArticlesAugust 9, 2011

Case study: Revamping a transportation department

A year ago, Jeff Walker became transportation director at Litchfield Elementary School District #79 in Phoenix. The department has since cut costs, reduced the number of student disciplinary incidents on its buses and improved its safety record.

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