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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2018

NCST Writing Committees Seek Input

The National Congress on School Transportation’s writing committees are seeking subject matter experts and public comment as they prepare for the 2020 Congress. 

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2018

Aide Accused of Abusing Special-Needs Student

Arthur Carlos of California is reportedly shown on school bus video putting his hands around a boy’s neck and pushing his head against a window. He is charged with corporal injury upon a child.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2018

Student With Autism Left on School Bus After Falling Asleep

A school bus aide is fired after apparently leaving a bus while the 6-year-old was still on board.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 2, 2018

Grandfather Builds School Bus Costume for Grandson in Wheelchair

Gary Mompher of Ohio creates the cardboard Halloween costume, which fits over 5-year-old Blake Mompher’s wheelchair. It includes custom lettering and four red lights.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2018

NAPT Awards Highlight Training Efforts, Heroism

America’s Best competition winners and other student transportation professionals are recognized for training contributions. A student is honored for stepping in when his bus driver had a medical emergency.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2018

Ricon Sales Manager Advocated for Vehicle Accessibility for Students

Larry McNutt, who was the west region sales manager of commercial products for the wheelchair lift and ramp supplier, died on Friday. He was 69 years old.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 1, 2018

Mayoral Candidate Pays for Special-Needs Student's Ride to School During Bus Strike

Dee Dee Whitman, a mayoral candidate for Providence, Rhode Island, sees a story about a student who uses a wheelchair having to miss school due to a driver strike. She pays for a van to take him to school the following day. 

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2018

Teacher's Aide Accused of Abusing Special-Needs Student

Derek Bray Simpson of Florida is apparently seen on bus video pushing a restrained special-needs student multiple times. He is arrested and charged with two counts of child abuse.

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NewsOctober 1, 2018

Special-Needs School Bus Struck in Hit-and-Run Crash

Video from the Texas school bus shows a car apparently side-swiping the left side of the bus before speeding off. No injuries were reported.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 27, 2018

School Bus Driver Wins 2 Medals at Track Championships

Emma McGowan, who drives a special-needs bus for Gwinnett County (Ga.) Public Schools, continues to outrun the competition at the world masters meet.

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