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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 25, 2012

Speakers draw safety lessons from school bus tragedies

Keynote speakers at the NAPT Summit share some powerful safety messages — powerful in particular because they are based on fatal school bus accidents. The family of Hunter Pitt, who was killed when his bus ran over him, watches a video they worked on with Missouri organizations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

Thomas Built to develop CNG-fueled Type C

The school bus manufacturer announces at the NAPT Summit that it will develop a Saf-T-Liner C2 powered by compressed natural gas. Also, Thomas Built’s new propane Type A is now in production, and its propane Type C is expected to be available next year.

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Articlesby Kelly AguinaldoOctober 18, 2012

Associations prep impressive agendas for Memphis

At this year’s NASDPTS and NAPT conferences, speakers are scheduled to discuss such topics as advanced school bus design, performance-based management and transportation safety trends. NAPT workshops will cover social media and other interesting issues, and the association’s conference will feature a revamped awards banquet and a two-day trade show.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 16, 2012

Max Christensen aims to maintain association alliances

At this year’s conference in Memphis, Tenn., Max Christensen will become president of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services. He plans to keep the association focused on changes in technology, build upon its relationship with other industry groups and work on growing its ties to federal-level agencies.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 20, 2012

Saudi Arabia to hold 1st school transportation conference

The event comes as the Middle Eastern nation plans to increase its number of school buses from 12,000 to 60,000 over the next five years. The Ministry of Education says that more female students will have access to school transportation, and service will be expanded to male students and female teachers.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 6, 2012

NAPT glitzes up awards ceremony

Taking a few cues from Hollywood, the association will add a literal red carpet and "swag" bags to its awards banquet this fall. Officials discuss the format changes with SBF.

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Articlesby StaffAugust 14, 2012

NAPT News & Views — NAPT Summit boasts something for everyone

The NAPT Summit is the premier place for state and community school bus professionals to see the big picture, to learn about and explore the challenges and changes in our industry. Officials say you’ll also have plenty of opportunities for professional development and networking.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2012

Calif. DOE gears up for special-needs conference

The state Department of Education’s Office of Transportation will host the event July 17 and 18. It will focus on two main issues — when and how to transport students with disabilities — and cover such topics as bullying versus harassment, autism spectrum disorders and proper wheelchair securement.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2012

Security consultant to present at NAPT Summit

Bret E. Brooks is a senior consultant with Gray Ram Tactical LLC who has worked in the security and safety fields since 1998. He is also a former SWAT team member and a full-time police officer, and he has worked with school districts for nearly a decade.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2012

Scholarships offered for NAPT conference, field trips

The scholarships from Peter Lawrence, director of transportation for Fairport (N.Y.) Central School District, Zonar Systems and National Association for Pupil Transportation Past President Dr. Linda Bluth are available through the association.

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