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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2010

Additional IC Bus University class scheduled

Due to growing demand, another session of the school bus manufacturer’s maintenance training program will be held the week of Aug. 16. Fifty-four technicians attended last week’s session.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2010

Obama administration official to discuss bullying

In a free Web seminar, Kevin Jennings of the U.S. Department of Education will speak to pupil transportation professionals on eliminating bullying and harassment to ensure that students can stay focused on learning.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

District may charge per-ride fee to ease budget woes

Faced with $31 million in cuts for the next school year, a Colorado school district may ask families of students who use the school bus to start paying $.50 per ride. To make this possible, the district is installing GPS units on each bus to track student ridership.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

NAPT Summit program details announced

The association’s annual conference will feature Professional Development Series courses and workshops on such topics as managing human resources, writing an effective bid and developing a preventive maintenance plan. The Portland, Ore., event will also include a two-day trade show.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2010

275,000 education jobs in peril, study finds

Next school year, 82 percent of districts surveyed by the American Association of School Administrators will cut teaching, administrative and other types of positions. Officials call it "an unprecedented level of layoffs."

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2010

Navman Wireless to host fleet savings Web seminars

During the free seminars on May 11 and 12, a school bus fleet expert for the vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions provider will discuss how public and private pupil transportation operations can reduce costs, maintain profits and improve customer service by using fleet tracking.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2010

Blue Bird technical training classes get rolling

Last week, school bus technicians received instruction on the manufacturer’s line of school buses, updates on SCR technology, information on alternative fuel options and a factory tour during the manufacturer's technical training class. Registration is open for sessions that will be held in May and July.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2010

<i>SBF</i> calls for Contractor Survey participants

Managers and executives at school bus contractor companies are encouraged to respond; the deadline is May 17.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2010

Student Transportation to deploy propane buses in contract renewal

Subsidiary Positive Connections has been awarded a contract renewal for a Minnesota school district that includes replacing about 20 percent of the fleet with propane-fueled buses.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2010

School bus idling fine tripled

Violations of California’s school bus idling rules now get a minimum fine of $300, up from $100. A GPS system is a key tool in ensuring that drivers comply, one school district reports.

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