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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2011

Special-needs course draws praise

A training program for special-needs drivers from the School Bus Safety Co. has been earning high marks from pupil transportation professionals. One calls it "a wonderful course that covers every issue in transporting students with special needs."

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2011

Obama proposes to stop DERA funding in 2012

The news comes as the president’s administration releases the fiscal year 2012 budget. The DERA authorizes the allocation of grant funding for the EPA’s National Clean Diesel Campaign, which has helped pupil transportation operations reduce emissions from their school buses by providing money for pollution-control technology.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2011

Seon Design introduces mobile surveillance system package

The solution includes fleet management software, a DVR, and video and recorded data management software.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2011

School bus driver livens up lounge with mural

The painting by Ohio's Diane Alley ties in with her operation's system of animal magnets, which help elementary students find their bus.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2011

District to continue with contracted bus service

The business manager for a Massachusetts school district proposes using district-owned buses for student transportation, saying it would save $62,000 this year, but the district's school committee rejects the proposal. The committee’s vice chairperson says he could not see long-term savings with the plan, and the longevity of the buses was an issue for him.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2011

Idaho lawmaker introduces school bus advertising bill

The legislation would allow local boards of trustees to sell the advertising space. The state board of education would draft rules that would provide for the safe placement of the advertisements, and provide for reasonable restriction on advertising content. In Utah, an amended bill on the subject has been approved by the House.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2011

Student Transportation appoints new exec, acquires bus company

Patrick Vaughan is named chief operating officer for the contractor’s North American school bus division. He will be responsible for maintaining the company’s service standards, leading the operations team and integrating new business. In other news, the contractor has acquired Rhode Island-based Ocean State Transit.

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ArticlesFebruary 15, 2011

Turning unsung heroes into ‘sung’ heroes

Training isn’t the only factor at work in these situations. In some cases, the heroes were spurred into action by instincts — and their desire to help others.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2011

Operations honor staff during Love the Bus month

At events held around the country — many of which took place on Valentine’s Day — school bus drivers and others involved in transporting students are recognized for their dedication. Barbecue lunches and breakfasts are among the celebratory activities.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2011

Maine could adopt new rule about transporting alcohol on buses

The state Department of Education is considering a rule next year that would prohibit school bus drivers from having unopened containers of alcohol in their vehicles after students found their driver's unopened beer on the bus. Currently, there is no state law that prohibits this.

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