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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2010

NAPT recommends American Logistics’ services

The transportation management company has been added to NAPT’s Recommended Products Program. American Logistics aims to help school districts maximize route efficiency and lower the costs associated with transporting special-needs students using its proprietary software.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2010

Free training set offered after spike in danger zone deaths

To bring down the number of accidents with children around school buses, four organizations team up to provide the safety training program at no charge to school districts nationwide.

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ArticlesFebruary 23, 2010

How to Defend Fully Funding Special-Needs Transportation

Requirements for transporting non-disabled students vary widely by state and may be subject to far-reaching cuts, but requirements for disabled students are governed by IDEA. Still, opportunities exist to boost efficiency and reduce expenses.

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Articlesby Claire AtkinsonJanuary 15, 2010

NAPT Summit Urges Engagement

National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) members heard a major theme emerge during the general sessions and seminars at the 2009 Summit: namely, that transportation is a key part of the education system, and the industry must take on and promote that role in order to achieve larger safety and educational goals.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJanuary 15, 2010

David Pace Named Administrator of the Year

SBF presents the 36th award to the veteran transportation director from Virginia, who has served as a mentor for many new people entering the field.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2010

New edition of special-needs transportation manual available

NAPT offers the fourth edition of Transporting Children with Disabilities, which contains resources to help pupil transporters meet the needs of students with various disabilities. It is also designed to serve as the curriculum for a special-needs certification course.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2009

NAPT calls for proposals for 2010 conference

The presentation proposals should include practical information and advice and must meet the administrative or operational needs of industry officials. The submission deadline is April 15.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2009

Illinois district to receive $60K in Zonar equipment

Freeport School District #145 was selected to receive a grant to fund more than $60,000 worth of Zonar Systems equipment to outfit the district's entire school bus fleet. The grant was awarded through a partnership with the National Association for Pupil Transportation.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2009

NAPT elects new board members

Alexandra Robinson of San Diego Unified School District becomes president-elect. The newly created board position for an affiliate member goes to Mike Roscoe of school bus seat and restraint supplier The C.E. White Co.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2009

NAPT speaker gives insight on working with special-needs students

Teena Fitzroy, who grew up with cerebral palsy, told the story of her education, career path and family life, focusing on the perspective of those with disabilities.

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