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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2011

Special-needs bus driver arrested for DWI

Officers pull Elizabeth Anaya over for running a red light and find an empty bottle of rum in her jacket pocket and an open can of beer in between her legs. A blood alcohol test reveals Anaya’s alcohol level is nearly twice the legal limit. She is charged with driving while intoxicated, running a red light and possession of an open alcohol container in a motor vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2011

Bus driver credited with saving special-needs student’s life

After noticing that Connor DiLorenzo is choking, Danny Waldrum pulls his bus over, calls 911, checks to see if the boy is breathing and administers an abdominal thrust, which dislodges a small pebble from his throat. A paramedic who responded to the incident says “it's absolutely possible” DiLorenzo could have lost his life without Waldrum's quick action.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2011

Deadline extended for <I>SBF</i> Photo Contest

Shutterbugs who haven’t yet entered this year’s competition have some extra time to get their shots in. The deadline is now June 8.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2011

Bus a/c suppliers join forces

American Cooling Technology is acquired by KODA Enterprises Group, which owns ProAir LLC. The former owners of American Cooling and all of the employees will join the KODA team.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2011

Eighth industry official completes NAPT special-needs program

Jean Zimmerman of the School District of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, Fla., has successfully completed the association’s Special Needs Transportation Training Program.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMay 12, 2011

Everyone’s a Customer

Since taking the transportation helm at Montgomery County Public Schools two years ago, Todd Watkins has focused on enhancing customer service while growing and diversifying his management team.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2011

IMMI offers deal for replacing old restraints

With the SafeGuard Summer Exchange Program, school districts get a discount on the purchase of a new STAR restraint when they retire an old restraint of any brand.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2011

REMINDER: Study seeks to improve wheelchair transport safety

School bus drivers and attendants are asked to share their experiences in a survey being conducted by university researchers. The outcome is expected to help bolster the safety of wheelchair-seated students by identifying needs for improved technologies, standards and training. The survey, which was announced in March, will close at the end of this month.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2011

A comprehensive approach to the stranded-student problem

When Dale Goby was head of transportation for Detroit Public Schools, children being left behind on the bus was a recurring problem. Then his team came up with a solution that eliminated the incidents, he tells SBF. He now offers the "low-cost, low-technology" ChildSaf System.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2011

Driver, aide arrested for leaving special-needs student on bus

Police say the women discovered the child when they returned for their afternoon route and tried to cover up the incident. They are are charged with child neglect and leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle.

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