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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2011

Ga. district installs Gasboy fleet fueling, management systems

Cherokee County School District is installing the systems at the second of four fueling sites for the county's 392 school buses. The turnkey solution includes Gasboy Atlas dispensers, Islander PLUS fleet management systems and Gasboy Fleet Head Office management software.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2011

McCleery accepts permanent position at NSTA

Rachel McCleery, who has been with the association's central staff since early July, will serve as marketing and member assistant. In her new role, McCleery is responsible for contributing to the association's marketing and communications plan, and increasing membership.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2011

Agencies prep for new school year with safety efforts, tips

With school buses hitting the road, officials from school districts, bus companies and law enforcement agencies are implementing traffic safety initiatives, and issuing tips for students, motorists and parents. In North Carolina, for example, Rockingham County Schools has installed nine cameras that will rotate among its buses to help catch motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2011

Step cover targets slips on bus stairs

The product from Safeguard Technology wraps over the leading edge of steps for anti-slip protection. Officials say it is “easily installed on all bus applications and will last for years before needing replacement.”

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2011

NSTA elects first female president

Magda Dimmendaal is inducted into the position during the association's Annual Meeting and Convention in Baltimore. She has more than 37 years of experience in the student transportation industry and is CEO of Dousman Transport in Dousman, Wis.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2011

Former NSTA staff member embarks on new career

Danielle Abe, who served as director of marketing and operations for the school bus contractors group, left the NSTA last Friday. She will be executive director of the American League of Lobbyists effective Jan 1, 2012, where she will be responsible for the league's 2012 membership drive, program development and financial management.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2011

Kevin Clifford named Contractor of the Year

The president of Huntington Coach Corp. in New York has a passion for saving money for school districts and for growing the school bus contractor presence in the industry. Clifford and other contractors are honored at NSTA's awards ceremony.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2011

Software function displays vehicle maintenance history

Arsenault Associates' Instant Recall, a new function of its Dossier asset maintenance management software, automatically displays maintenance history information when a new repair order is initiated. This reduces rework and saves time, according to company officials.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2011

LaHood speaks at NSTA convention

The U.S. transportation secretary addresses attendees, discussing the safety record of school buses and other related issues. Also at the Baltimore event, school bus drivers from across the U.S. and Canada vie for the top spot in three categories during the association's annual School Bus Driver International Safety Competition.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2011

ACT roof-mount A/C condenser has low-profile design

American Cooling Technology's CR-2 is 7 inches tall and weighs 43 pounds. Company officials say its low height increases roof clearance, while its tapered leading edge eliminates the need to install a branch guard.

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