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Seeking Input: School Transportation Weather Emergency Preparedness

Participate in this quick survey by Nov. 10 to share your insights about how prepared your school district is to deal with dangerous winter weather events.

Wes Platt
Wes PlattFormer Executive Editor
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November 3, 2023
Seeking Input: School Transportation Weather Emergency Preparedness

School transportation professionals are invited to participate in this survey before Nov. 10.

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With fall upon us and winter weather on the horizon, keeping students safe on the school bus remains paramount. School transportation professionals play a critical role in this process. School Bus Fleet invites experts like you to provide input and insight about how ready districts are to meet the moment and how they might improve their emergency response protocols.

This survey is a quick and straightforward questionnaire designed to gather feedback from professionals on the front lines of student transportation. Let us know your experiences, perspectives, and ideas regarding the steps taken to ensure the safety of students and staff during severe weather events.

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Answers will remain anonymous. Please submit survey responses via this link by Nov. 10!

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