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Managementby StaffMay 4, 2010

275,000 education jobs in peril, study finds

Next school year, 82 percent of districts surveyed by the American Association of School Administrators will cut teaching, administrative and other types of positions. Officials call it "an unprecedented level of layoffs."

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Managementby StaffMay 3, 2010

<i>SBF</i> calls for Contractor Survey participants

Managers and executives at school bus contractor companies are encouraged to respond; the deadline is May 17.

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Managementby StaffMay 3, 2010

Blue Bird technical training classes get rolling

Last week, school bus technicians received instruction on the manufacturer’s line of school buses, updates on SCR technology, information on alternative fuel options and a factory tour during the manufacturer's technical training class. Registration is open for sessions that will be held in May and July.

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Managementby StaffMay 3, 2010

Navman Wireless to host fleet savings Web seminars

During the free seminars on May 11 and 12, a school bus fleet expert for the vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions provider will discuss how public and private pupil transportation operations can reduce costs, maintain profits and improve customer service by using fleet tracking.

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First Student wins new special-needs transportation contract

The contractor will serve a New York district beginning July 1 with a fleet of 48 new small buses. First Student will also continue to transport the district’s general-education students.

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District extends contract with American Logistics Co.

The special-needs transportation management company will continue to serve a California school district through 2011. Officials report that in the past three years, ALC has saved the district 40 percent annually and improved service levels.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffApril 30, 2010

School bus idling fine tripled

Violations of California’s school bus idling rules now get a minimum fine of $300, up from $100. A GPS system is a key tool in ensuring that drivers comply, one school district reports.

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Managementby StaffApril 30, 2010

Student Transportation to deploy propane buses in contract renewal

Subsidiary Positive Connections has been awarded a contract renewal for a Minnesota school district that includes replacing about 20 percent of the fleet with propane-fueled buses.

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Maintenanceby StaffApril 30, 2010

Strong winds shatter bus windshield

While transporting students back from a field trip on Thursday, a school bus drove into heavy winds that blew out the passenger side of the windshield. Four students suffered minor injuries.

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Maintenanceby StaffApril 29, 2010

Technicians, inspectors test skills in competition

During the Annual Texas Best Competition, participants were required to diagnose problems and find defects on school buses. Competitors also had to complete a written exam.

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