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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2014

Thomas Built Back to School Photo Contest returns

The bus manufacturer invites parents to submit a photo of their child that best represents the back to school season through Sept. 15. The top five winners will each receive a $2,000 donation for their child’s school.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2014

9 NAPT members earn special-needs endorsement

School transportation professionals from six states and one Canadian province complete the National Association for Pupil Transportation’s Special Needs Transportation program. The endorsement program consists of a series of classroom and hands-on training sessions.

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Videosby StaffAugust 5, 2014

Kentucky District Shares School Bus Procedures

The Boone County Schools transportation department reviews driver pre-trip check procedures, proper bus evacuations, proper student pick up procedures, and procedures for carrying large items such as musical instruments on the school bus.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2014

First Student transports 10,000 Special Olympics participants

The school bus contractor provided shuttle service for the Special Olympics 2014 USA Games in New Jersey. Hundreds of school bus drivers transported athletes, coaches and spectators to various venues.

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NewsAugust 4, 2014

Job fair for school bus drivers will be annual event

More than 175 prospective bus drivers and attendants take part in the first job fair at Kent ISD. Transportation Coordinator John Savage discusses the turnout of the event, which was a joint effort of 12 school districts and one school bus contractor.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 4, 2014

School bus caught in sagging power lines

School officials in British Columbia say that the bus driver evacuated the passengers in this case because the downed wires had sparked a small fire. However, the officials say, "Normally passengers are advised to stay inside the vehicle if live electrical wires are a factor."

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2014

New training program targets response to downed power lines

The program, "Safe Practices for Downed Power Lines," was developed by the National Association for Pupil Transportation and the School Bus Safety Co. The two organizations worked with experts from the power industry to create the training for school bus drivers and students.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 1, 2014

District aims to get parents on board with new bus code of conduct

Danville (Va.) Public Schools’ new conduct policy for its school bus riders seeks to better inform and involve parents. Michael Adkins, director of transportation service, explains how the policy was developed and how it was tested on four buses — which he says experienced “dramatic changes” in student behavior.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2014

New school bus window among Blue Bird’s enhanced features

The manufacturer’s new E-Z Window, which is featured on the Vision and All American school buses, is said to feature a smoother, more ergonomic design. Blue Bird also launches enhanced features in luggage compartments, air conditioning and brakes for its buses.

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