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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

District weighs options to reduce fuel costs

A Florida district’s finance advisory committee has reportedly asked district officials and students to calculate the cost-savings of running buses with less fuel in their tanks. While the move could improve fuel efficiency, it could also reduce operational efficiency.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2009

Miss. schools to convert buses into ambulances in emergencies

AmbuBus conversion kits allow school buses with all seats removed to carry 18 stretchers, medical equipment and a team of at least eight medical personnel.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2009

Blue Bird announces new dealer for Washington

Bryson Sales & Service, one of the school bus OEM's oldest dealers, expands its territory to cover the state of Washington, with the exception of five river counties.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2009

NAPT elects new board members

Alexandra Robinson of San Diego Unified School District becomes president-elect. The newly created board position for an affiliate member goes to Mike Roscoe of school bus seat and restraint supplier The C.E. White Co.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2009

Freightliner reduces carbon footprint with “green” efforts

The chassis manufacturer began participating in the Zero Waste to Landfill program in 2007 and became 100 percent landfill waste-free last month. Employees have also implemented recycling programs, and the company has produced several alternative-fueled chassis in recent years.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2009

Contractor supports Relay for Life with comical calendar

The “Dudes of Dousman” featured in the calendar include school bus drivers, a manager, a mechanic and even the town mayor. The men bravely volunteered to pose dressed as women.

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ArticlesNovember 4, 2009

Nonverbal Indicators of Violence: What to Look For

Touching one's head. Clenched fists. Removing clothing. Keeping an eye out for these types of actions and stopping a student before a situation escalates will enable pupil transportation professionals to maintain a safe bus environment.

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ArticlesNovember 4, 2009

Exploring the Benefits of Financing

Although school bus leasing and lease-purchasing have increased in popularity, many districts are still not informed about the process. Flexible financing structures are available to help districts and contractors fill their vehicle needs when budgets are tight.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonNovember 4, 2009

Q&A: Linda Bluth Takes the Reins of NAPT

At the Louisville conference, Linda Bluth assumed the presidency of the association. Her goals to collaborate with nontraditional stakeholders in the industry and to bring new perspective to the group’s leadership are already underway.

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