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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2010

First Student wins new special-education contract

Under a three-year agreement that will begin on Aug. 1, the company will serve a Minnesota school district, providing transportation services for special-needs students and a total of 27 new buses. First Student will also continue to transport the district’s regular-ed students with a fleet of 49 buses.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2010

Special-needs transportation training curriculum updated

PTSI’s Transporting Students with Disabilities program has been revised for 2009 to comply with current IDEA regulations and industry standards.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2010

Districts renew contracts with American Logistics Co.

The special-needs student transportation management company will continue to provide services for Seattle Public Schools and Washington County School District in Utah for the 2010-11 school year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Pauline Gervais joins Education Compliance Group

The pupil transportation veteran, known for her expertise in areas like special-needs transportation and student management, will serve as a consultant alongside Peggy Burns and Mark Hinson.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

IMMI offers SafeGuard Summer Exchange program

Through the program, school districts can replace SafeGuard STAR restraints and other restraints manufactured in 2004 or earlier. After districts remove the manufacturing labels from the retired products, they will be sent a $15 coupon toward the purchase of new STAR restraints. The program runs until Sept. 30.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2010

Winner named, theme chosen in conference contest

The Transporting Students With Disabilities & Preschoolers event next year will carry the theme “Show Me!” — which fits its Missouri location and its focus on practical and hands-on training.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2010

Share your safety tips

SBF wants your contributions for a forthcoming article on ways to enhance safety at school bus operations. We’ll cover a wide range of areas, including on the bus, during loading/unloading, in the bus lot and in the garage.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2010

Special-needs bus driver honored

David Vargas of First Student was recognized by a Connecticut parents organization for his exceptional performance in providing transportation to students with learning disabilities.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2010

Community mourns special-needs bus aide

The car of Gertrude Knowles, a longtime Palm Beach County Schools employee, went off the road and into a canal as she was driving to work in late April.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2010

Provider Enterprises awarded for efficiency

The special-needs school transportation company has reportedly reduced fuel consumption by nearly 10 percent, for a savings of approximately $50,000, by using fleet tracking technology from Navman Wireless.

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