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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

Legislators restore $900K for bus fuel, parts

The South Carolina Senate overrides Gov. Mark Sanford’s veto to cut the funding. Still, Department of Education officials say that the reduction of the fuel and parts budget from $70.1 million to $56.6 million doesn't leave enough to run buses for the entire school year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

School bus contractor gives scholarships to grads

Krapf awards a total of $23,000 to 20 graduating high schoolers from the districts it serves. The company has been giving out scholarships since 1985.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2010

Bill disqualifies CDL holders for DUI offenses

Under a new Louisiana law, individuals are unable to operate a school bus for 10 years if they are convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol while operating a commercial motor vehicle or noncommercial motor vehicle or refuse to submit to a blood-alcohol test after being arrested for suspicion of DUI.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2010

Fatigue expert among new NTSB members

Mark R. Rosekind has conducted research on fatigue and implemented programs in numerous fields, including transportation. Prior to joining the board, he founded and served as president and chief scientist of consulting firm Alertness Solutions. Also joining the board is Earl F. Weener, a licensed pilot who has dedicated his career to aviation safety.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2010

District pushes for increased traffic control near buses

To increase student safety, Dallas County Schools officials have reportedly asked a city council committee to pass an ordinance for zones to be created around school buses that motorists could not cross while the buses’ stop arms are deployed.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2010

District pushes for increased traffic control near buses

To bolster student safety, Dallas County Schools officials have asked a city council committee to pass an ordinance for zones to be created around school buses that motorists could not cross while the buses’ stop arms are deployed.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2010

Bill disqualifies CDL holders for DUI offenses

Under a new Louisiana law, individuals are unable to operate a school bus for 10 years if they are convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol while operating a commercial or noncommercial motor, or refuse to submit to a blood-alcohol test after being arrested for suspicion of DUI.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2010

Success seen with direct observation drug testing rules

Department of Transportation says that many employers and collectors have reported that drug test cheaters are being caught and numerous employees have stopped using drugs because of the added measures.

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Articlesby Claire AtkinsonJune 24, 2010

15th NCST Moves Industry Forward

Topics of debate included a revision that would have made crossing arms mandatory on school buses & delegates rejected the change.

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ArticlesJune 24, 2010

Que sera, sera?

It’s easy to get mired down in all the bad economic news these days. It’s everywhere and affects nearly everyone. As bad as it seems, there are actually choices for school bus professionals trying to deal with the new economic realities. Acknowledge that the “good ol’ days” have been replaced with a new reality requiring a more energized professional advocacy.

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