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Articlesby Kelly AguinaldoJanuary 11, 2011

Productive Discussions on Pressing Issues

Speakers at the NAPT Summit take on such topics as bus loading and unloading safety, bullying and cutting costs, and sharing information to ensure student safety and increase efficiency at one’s operation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2011

Georgia school bus driver prevents vehicle break-ins

Jennifer Vest overhears two people discussing plans to break into cars during a middle school basketball game and immediately reports it to campus safety officials. The Richmond County Board of Education honors Vest for her actions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2011

Texas student killed by truck while exiting school bus

The 7-year-old boy is struck by a pickup as he crosses the street to his house after disembarking his bus. Salvador Hernandez, who allegedly failed to heed the bus' flashing lights and stop sign, is facing an involuntary manslaughter charge.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2011

<I>SBF</i> to spotlight ‘Top Shops’

Is your school bus maintenance program top-notch? If so, we'd like to share your success with the rest of our readers.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2011

District investigates incident involving knife set on bus

The superintendent for the Ohio district says that the knives were part of a cutlery set that was being sold for a school booster’s fundraiser, and some were sent home with students. No one was injured in the incident.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2011

Conference to focus on child passenger safety

Event in May will offer information on the topic as it relates to school transportation, emergency medical services, law enforcement, healthcare, child care, and technology advances in car seat and vehicle manufacturing. Anyone with an interest in occupant protection is encouraged to attend.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2011

New Jersey governor approves bus advertising bill

Gov. Chris Christie has signed into law legislation that will allow school districts statewide to place advertisements on the exterior sides of their buses. Fifty percent of any revenue generated by the sale of advertising space will be used by districts’ boards of education to offset the cost of fuel for providing pupil transportation services.

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ProductsJanuary 7, 2011

Buckle Guard Pro

Buckle Guard Pro deters young children from unbuckling their seat belts while riding in a motorized vehicle. The device features an FDA-approved “Push and Turn” child safety cap, which secures it.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2011

Obama signs Diesel Emissions Reduction Act

The program, which provides funds to reduce emissions from school buses and other diesel vehicles, is reauthorized for another five years. An industry official calls it "one of the most important clean air initiatives passed by Congress in recent years."

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2011

Alternative fuel tax credits extended through 2011

One credit covers up to 30 percent of the cost of installing propane and CNG fueling stations. Another is a 50-cent per gallon credit for propane and CNG.

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