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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

District Fighting Reinstatement of School Bus Aide Who Allegedly Abused Student

Ruby Taylor of Iowa is reinstated by an arbitrator after her firing for allegedly abusing a special-needs student in 2015. The district wants the decision thrown out, citing evidence of abuse and neglect.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

New Seat Mount Designed to Secure ‘Escape Artist’ Students

BESI developed the Safe Journey Seat Mount to make safety vests tamper-resistant for students who have difficulty staying seated.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2017

Titan Bus Names First 2 Dealers

The Type A school bus newcomer launches its dealer network with Bobby’s Truck and Bus Repair in Ohio and Signature Bus Sales in New England.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2017

Winch System Created to Pull, Secure Wheelchairs Into Vehicles

AMF-Bruns of America develops Easypull, a winch system that pulls a wheelchair and passenger into a vehicle up a ramp. The automatic restraint system secures the wheelchair to the vehicle.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 13, 2017

Titan to Bring New Type A to School Bus Market

Brian Barrington, an industry veteran and VP of the new venture, says that the Titan Bus line will boast a wider body and entry door, along with standard equipment like LED lighting, tinted glass, and a multiplex system.

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StatisticsMarch 7, 2017

Special-Needs Survey 2017

More than a third of the school bus operations surveyed have a higher percentage of passengers with special needs this year. Our survey also gives insights on mainstreaming, driver training, and types of vehicles used.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2017

School Bus Driver, Aide Fired After Dropping Autistic Student at Wrong Stop

The New Jersey substitute driver and aide dropped off the 11-year-old girl, who is nonverbal, at a home located nearly 3 miles from her own home.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 3, 2017

School Bus Mechanic Builds Wheelchair Ramp for Student

Thomas Mitchell, a mechanic and substitute bus driver in Tennessee, built a wheelchair ramp at the home of a special-needs student who rides one of the buses he drives. 

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 27, 2017

Oregon Workshop Targets Student Management

Behavior on the bus, autism, and bullying prevention are among the topics covered in an OPTA training event.

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ArticlesFebruary 15, 2017

Understanding, Managing Difficult Special-Needs Student Behavior

Building relationships through good communication and receiving ongoing training are key to a school bus driver’s success in resolving challenging behavior.

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