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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

Boy found by highway after riding bus

The boy decides to ride the school bus instead of waiting for his parents to pick him up. He is reportedly dropped off a mile from home and wanders along the highway. Officials at the district where the boy attends school now require more teachers to stand by the buses to monitor who gets on them.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 21, 2012

Ga. first lady promotes school bus safety

Sandra Deal tours the state to promote the “Stop Means Stop” campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the need to stop for school buses. The issue has added urgency in Georgia, where three students were killed by illegally passing motorists in the last two school years on record.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Kelly AguinaldoAugust 20, 2012

Positive interactions encourage peaceful bus ride

While surveillance cameras and assigned seating can help in addressing student behavior problems on the school bus, officials say that getting to know passengers, handling discipline issues in a positive way and acknowledging proper bus etiquette are also effective ways to keep troublesome behavior at bay. Here, we share the specifics of several programs and initiatives based on these approaches.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 20, 2012

National survey finds 88K stop-arm passes

NASDPTS reports that the one-day sample represents nearly 16 million violations in one school year, up from about 13 million based on the 2011 count. Executive Director Bob Riley tells SBF that the results show that stop-arm running is "still a serious problem."

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ProductsAugust 20, 2012

Buddy BX1500 dash camera

The Buddy BX1500 is a technically advanced, simple to operate dash camera for school buses. Using a high-resolution color camera at 30 frames per second, an internal 3-axis shock sensor and built-in GPS, the Buddy BX1500 allows users to record detailed data throughout every drive.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2012

First Student names Mich., Ga. location managers

John Kiraly manages all aspects of daily transportation operations for the location serving Saginaw (Mich.) Public Schools, including maintenance, safety and training. Jim Daniel oversees the facility in Savannah, Ga., including all aspects of safety, maintenance and training for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.

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ArticlesAugust 16, 2012

Contractor of the Year profile: Kobussen Buses

The Wisconsin school bus operator delivers exemplary service to its school district customers, one of which Kobussen has been serving for nearly 75 years. Members of the Kobussen family have also been key contributors to industry associations, and they are known for lending a hand to colleagues.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2012

Wash. district holds ride-along for incoming students

Issaquah School District #411 holds a school bus tour for incoming kindergartners and their parents that includes a practice run of unloading and crossing the street, as well as a stop at a school to see how the buses line up.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2012

Ga. district's stop-arm violation program goes live

Carroll County Schools installs high-resolution cameras on the front and rear driver’s side of school buses to capture motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses. Violators are then issued a citation through the program operated by American Traffic Solutions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2012

Houston district trains for disaster with overturned bus

School bus drivers and attendants at Houston Independent School District this year are undergoing counter-terrorism training, which includes a mock disaster drill. The event involves an older bus turned on its side and staged injuries, allowing the staff members to practice their first aid training.

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