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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Driver’s ‘Perfect’ for 24 Years

When Sue Ann Goethals found out that she had been chosen to receive the International Marketing Inc. School Bus Driver Excellence Award at the Nationa...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

10 Tips for Crisis Intervention

1. Be empathetic. Don’t judge your students’ feelings. They are real, even if not based on reality. 2. Clarify messages. Listen to what is really b...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

5 Strategies to ‘Teach’ Your Drivers

In training your drivers to deal with student behavior on the bus, many valuable lessons can be learned from educators. The following ideas relate to ...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Anthrax, Landis and First Student

Two anthrax scares The pupil transportation industry has not been immune from terrorist alerts. In September, an anthrax scare forced the evacuatio...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Internet-based

Dallas County Schools runs approximately 40,000 field trips annually for eight independent school districts as well as boys clubs, seniors groups and ...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

When to Suspend Bus Privileges

Rules for when you can suspend or expel a special-needs student from the bus are complex. Though we must adhere to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation A...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Should our Transportation Program Be Audited?

Our transportation department seems to be running smoothly, but I think it could be run more efficiently. How do I know if there’s a need for a third-...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Hints for De-Escalating Conflicts

In the field of school transportation, conflict is commonplace. Regardless of whether it exists between employees, students or parents, conflict can c...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Training Program Merits Acclaim

At the National Association for Pupil Transportation’s (NAPT) Annual Conference last month in Nashville, Tenn., the Hillsborough County (Fla.) Schools...

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2001

Negotiating Accommodations

As an employer, meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be traumatic. The key t...

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