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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 2, 2020

School Bus Safety Product Supplier Unveils Temporary Mask Purchase Program

First Light Safety Products’ School PPE Purchase Program aims to provide a guaranteed supply of the masks at below-market prices, after demand outpaced its recent donation of 90,000 masks.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2020

First Student Delivers Over 1 Million Meals During School Closures

Drivers from more than 150 of the school bus company’s locations deliver meals and instructional materials during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some also transport medical workers.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2020

Freedman Seating Launches Line of Passenger Protective Equipment

The products are intended to help curb the spread of germs on public and commercial transportation vehicles.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2020

Dean Transportation, Independent Bookstore Launch Virtual ‘Story Time’

The Michigan-based school bus company partners with Schuler Books to present the Dean Transportation Story Time Series. Bus drivers read children’s books in videos on the school bus company’s Facebook page.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 26, 2020

COVID-19 Survey: Pupil Transporters Contend With Staffing Adjustments, Routing Concerns

Conducted by School Bus Fleet, findings include adjusting personnel duties, some downsizing due to school closures, and significantly boosted cleaning routines. Respondents anticipate major routing changes as schools reopen.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserMay 26, 2020

10 Keys for Contractors to Protect Business During COVID-19

Crucial practices include educating and negotiating with districts to continue compensation while buses aren’t running, following safety procedures consistently, and keeping abreast of loan and legal resources, experts say.

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VideosMay 22, 2020

School Bus Drivers Say Heartfelt Goodbye to Students

Because COVID-19 forced Kent (Wash.) School District to end its school year early, bus drivers missed the chance to say goodbye to students and congratulate graduating seniors. They make up for that in this touching video.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 21, 2020

CDC Releases Guidance for Reopening Schools, Social Distancing on School Buses

The recommendations include seating one student every other row, increased cleaning and disinfecting of buses, and drivers wearing cloth masks.  

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 19, 2020

Lawmakers Introduce PPP Flexibility Act

The proposed legislation aims to bolster support to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Paycheck Protection Program with measures such as eliminating restrictions on non-payroll expenses and extending the rehiring deadline.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 18, 2020

5 Questions: Gary Sawyer on Delivering Resources, COVID-19 Uncertainties

The director of transportation for the School District of Manatee County (Fla.) discusses springing into action at the onset of the pandemic to provide meals, mobile devices, and connectivity to students and potential long-term impacts on student transportation brought about by the COVID-19 crisis.

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