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NewsOctober 27, 2022

Maryland School District Celebrates Electric Bus Transformation

Montgomery County Public Schools has partnered with Highland Electric Fleets to convert 326 school buses to electric by 2025.

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Newsby Wes PlattOctober 7, 2022

Maryland Audit: Transportation Employees Used 'Off the Books' Account

The state audit report indicates that the account, maintained by a transportation vendor and funded with about $1.2 million that had been due to Montgomery County Public Schools, was "outside the control of MCPS' Office of Finance." Two management employees have left MCPS since the investigation started.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 28, 2022

Voltus, Highland Electric Fleets Support Grid with Maryland School District

The partnership between Voltus and Highland Electric Fleets using EV buses from Montgomery County Public Schools is expected to improve grid reliability in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 15, 2022

Stertil-Koni Promotes General Accountant

Christine Coulson joined the company in 2017. Before that, she worked as a retirement plan specialist for T. Rowe Price.

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Newsby Wes PlattJune 20, 2022

SBF Incident Report Roundup - June 20, 2022

In this collection of recent news about legal issues and accidents related to pupil transportation: - Parents File Lawsuit in New Mexico Bus Collision - Maryland School Bus Crash Leaves Several Hurt - Former Florida Bus Driver Facing DUI Charges Apparently Attends Court Impaired - New York Worker Hurt Refilling Propane-Fueled School Bus - Montana Schools Superintendent Accused of Illegal Passing

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 25, 2022

Maryland Bus Fleet Reports Improved Fuel and Emissions Efficiency

Nevada-based FuelMatrix reports that its Oxon2 fuel treatment yielded an average 15% diesel fuel savings and reduced particulate matter in Chesapeake Charter’s 40-bus fleet.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 12, 2022

Lift Maker Employees Take Polar Bear Plunge in Maryland

Employees and friends of Stertil-Koni took a chilly dive into the waters of Chesapeake Bay to support the Special Olympics.

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Newsby Christy GrimesApril 12, 2022

SBF Incident Report Roundup: April 12, 2022

In this collection of recent news about legal issues and accidents related to pupil transportation: 7-Year-Old Killed While Waiting for Maryland School Bus - Student Struck By Motorcycle While Exiting Minnesota School Bus - High School Students Charged in Mississippi School Bus Assault - Nevada Man Arrested Following School Bus Altercation

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Newsby Christy GrimesMarch 28, 2022

SBF Legislative Roundup: March 28, 2022

In this collection of recent news about laws and regulations related to pupil transportation: - Colorado school bus safety bill named in memory of girl - Oklahoma bill would incentivize parent drop-offs - Florida law will require specialized seizure response training for some bus drivers - Maryland bills would create pilot electric school bus program

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 22, 2022

Technology Coming to Maryland School Buses to Combat Illegal Passing

BusPatrol is partnering with Somerset County Public Schools and the Somerset County Sheriff's Office for a stop-arm camera project that starts in April.

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