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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2020

NAPT, Transfinder Launch Webinar Series to Help Districts During COVID-19

The webinar series is designed to assist school districts and schools as they continue to take on new roles to serve their communities during COVID-19.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson March 3, 2020

Radio Communication Strategies Shared at California Conference

Transportation staff from Elk Grove Unified School District give tips for successful driver-dispatch communication during the California Association of School Transportation Officials’ recent annual conference.

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School Bus Fleet BlogFebruary 21, 2020

Let Success, Not Seniority, Drive Prime Assignment Awards

Shannon Weber, a transportation supervisor at Kyrene School District #28 in Tempe, Ariz., shares how her district uses performance-based data to award assignments.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 21, 2020

Transitioning to a New School Bus Facility: What You Need to Know

The Chandler (Ariz.) Unified School District #80 transportation team recently moved its operations from three small locations to a new facility that features significant upgrades. Here, they detail the process and share lessons learned.

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ArticlesFebruary 20, 2020

Message Received: Best Practices for Effective Radio Communication

Proper etiquette is critical to seamless operation between dispatchers and drivers. Tips on training and messaging include using equipment properly, creating clear emergency protocols, and keeping messages brief.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 19, 2020

5 Questions: Cheryl Fisher on Teamwork, Driver Shortage

Fisher discusses her love of an unpredictable workday, legislation to combat driver shortage, and taking the helm at the Virginia Association for Pupil Transportation.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2019

School Bus Driver Starts ‘Embrace the Vest’ Campaign

Eirene Farias, a bus driver for the Brewster (N.Y.) Central School District, uses her crafting skills to personalize her safety vest and those of her coworkers. The decorated vests also engage students.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 8, 2019

Leadership Change at New York City DOE

Alexandra Robinson, the executive responsible for handling the city’s public school bus system, is let go amid ongoing trouble with a planned GPS system and Medicaid reimbursements.

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Articlesby Michael P. DallessandroMarch 27, 2014

Is a shared transportation director good for your operation?

Many factors must be taken into account when considering whether to have one director oversee yellow bus service at two school districts, including the operations’ proximity to one another, the condition of the fleets and the relations among department employees. Patience and support for the shared director are essential to long-term success.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2002

Conducting Effective Meetings

No one enjoys a meeting that lacks structure or usefulness, and it’s a sure bet that no one learns from that type of meeting. Still, meetings are a ne...

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