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Safetyby StaffJuly 2, 2013

$43 million increase for school bus funding in Washington

The State Legislature commits to an additional $42.8 million for student transportation operations for the 2013-14 school year, or approximately 40% of the existing statewide underfunding.

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Managementby StaffJuly 2, 2013

Texas district to stop some summer school bus service

The school system’s superintendent says there is not funding to pay for rural school bus transportation, noting that while some students are required to pay a fee to attend summer school, it does not include the price of transportation.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 2, 2013

Rotary Lift unveils four-post alignment lift

The new AR18 is designed to adapt to meet the needs of independent repair shops and mixed fleets, among others. The lift features two stainless steel turning radius gauges for use when performing alignments and is compatible with all brands and types of alignment instrumentation, according to the supplier.

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Managementby StaffJuly 2, 2013

District aims to save $650K by cutting courtesy bus service

Lake County Schools students who live within the Florida district’s 2-mile parent responsibility zone of their home school will no longer be eligible to ride the bus in the upcoming school year. The cost savings measure will affect more than 3,000 students.

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2013

Virginia official moves districts, takes transportation job

Josh Davis, chief operating officer for Albemarle County Public Schools, is transitioning this month to become the director of pupil transportation for Henrico (Va.) County Public Schools. In the position, Davis will be responsible for pupil transportation in a school division of approximately 49,000 students across 71 elementary, middle and high schools.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 1, 2013

Thomas Built tool calculates total cost of ownership

The manufacturer's new calculator, available through the Thomas Built dealer network, can measure the current total cost of ownership for fleets with any brand of buses.

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Managementby StaffJune 28, 2013

New Blue Bird dealer in New England

Anderson Blue Bird Bus Sales of New England will serve customers in Vermont, New Hampshire, western Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

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Safetyby Kelly RoherJune 27, 2013

Texas bus drivers can send students to principal

New legislation signed into law by Gov. Rick Perry gives school bus drivers the authority to address discipline issues on their buses by sending students to the principal’s office. The legislation, which takes effect immediately, states that principals must respond by employing appropriate discipline management techniques consistent with districts’ student code of conduct.

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Managementby StaffJune 27, 2013

Update: Navistar names new CFO

Walter Borst, a longtime General Motors executive, will join Navistar as executive vice president and chief financial officer. He replaces A.J. Cederoth, whose departure was announced earlier this week.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonJune 27, 2013

Anthony Foxx confirmed as U.S. transportation chief

The Charlotte, N.C., mayor draws bipartisan support as the Senate votes unanimously to confirm him as the nation's next secretary of transportation. He succeeds Ray LaHood.

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