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ArticlesOctober 2, 2015

Special-needs transportation: We're good, but we could be better

We, as an educational system, have not been fulfilling our obligations to prepare all students for a successful post-secondary life — at least with regard to transportation skills.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 1, 2015

Arrest made in hit-and-run with school bus

Police in Arizona posted information about the crash on social media and then received a tip that they said led to the identification and arrest of a suspect.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2015

District clarifies: No lacrosse sticks on school buses

Teton County (Wyo.) School District officials addressed confusion among parents over what objects are allowed on school buses. Drivers interpret the rules in most cases, but lacrosse sticks are never allowed due to safety concerns.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 30, 2015

School bus parking change draws criticism from drivers

Chesapeake (Va.) Public Schools used to allow bus drivers to keep their buses at their homes, but now requires them to park in district lots to save time and money. Some drivers say they are putting more miles on their buses and feel less safe.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2015

Supervisor honored for response to special-needs bus fire

During a field trip with about 100 special-needs students from Greenville (S.C.) County Schools, Melanie MacDonald quickly jumped into action when a bus caught on fire.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2015

School bus driver loses legs in crash

North Dakota bus driver Cathryn Jostad had both legs amputated in a life-saving operation following a crash with four semis in heavy fog. No one else aboard the bus was seriously injured.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2015

Student struck, killed by school bus

The Kentucky school bus was pulling away from the bus stop when it hit and killed the 5-year-old boy. The bus driver has been employed by Butler County Schools for nearly 18 years and has an exemplary driving record with the district.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2015

New York association to hold 61st annual convention

The New York School Bus Contractors Association will hold its 61st annual convention from Oct. 16 to 18 in midtown Manhattan. The event will focus on school bus safety and security, alternative fuel solutions and effective management evaluation.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 29, 2015

EPA school bus rebate funding increases to $7M

The rebates are for replacing older school buses or — in a new option for the program this year — installing retrofit technology to reduce emissions.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Michael P. DallessandroSeptember 28, 2015

10 Keys to Success in School Transportation Budgeting

Understanding different budgeting concepts, assessing district growth, and forecasting fuel use are some of the essential steps in developing and maintaining a sound budget.

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