Minnesota school bus seat belt cutter requirements clarified

Officials from the Department of Public Safety explain that all school buses built after Dec. 31, 2007, and used in the state must be equipped with a full-width handgrip webbing strap/seat belt cutter in the driver compartment.

Montana state director to retire

Maxine Mougeot came into pupil transportation as an accountant but quickly "fell in love" with the industry, she tells SBF. She has served as state director for nearly 10 years and has been heavily involved in state and national associations.

NCST’s 2010 manual now available

The new edition of National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, which covers everything from school bus inspection to operations to special-needs transportation, can be ordered via the NCST website.

Another veteran state director to retire

Leeds Pickering began serving as Wyoming’s state pupil transportation director nearly 30 years ago. His career in the industry kicked off after college when he took a job driving a school bus.

Pete Japikse picked for NCST post

The Ohio state pupil transportation director will succeed Pete Baxter in the role of chairman of the interim/steering committee for the 16th congress.

15th NCST Moves Industry Forward

Topics of debate included a revision that would have made crossing arms mandatory on school buses & delegates rejected the change.

15th National Congress on School Transportation

Longtime Indiana state director to retire

Pete Baxter, who chaired the steering committee for the recent National Congress on School Transportation, began his career in pupil transportation 30 years ago. He has served as president of both NAPT and NASDPTS.

NCST deliberations under way

Sessions held so far during the 15th National Congress on School Transportation have led to amendments to the Bus Body and Specifications, School Bus Inspection, Specially Equipped School Buses and Transportation for Students with Disabilities and Health Care Needs sections.