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NewsOctober 15, 2020

Fla. School Bus Driver Dies of COVID-19 Weeks Before Retirement

Gail Brusseau, 66, who worked for Clay County District Schools for 26 years, planned to retire in December. She passed away on Oct. 9.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 26, 2020

New Florida Law Doubles Stop-Arm Running Penalties

The minimum fine for illegally passing a stopped school bus on the right side jumps from $200 to $400. Driver’s license suspension time also doubles in some cases.

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ArticlesJune 23, 2020

7 Bus Safety Practices Districts Are Planning for School Start

Extra sanitizing, contact tracing, social distancing, and increased training and communication are some of the best practices that transportation directors are implementing for school reopening amid COVID-19.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 18, 2020

5 Questions: Gary Sawyer on Delivering Resources, COVID-19 Uncertainties

The director of transportation for the School District of Manatee County (Fla.) discusses springing into action at the onset of the pandemic to provide meals, mobile devices, and connectivity to students and potential long-term impacts on student transportation brought about by the COVID-19 crisis.

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NewsMarch 10, 2020

School Districts Take Precautions Against Coronavirus

From school closures to disinfecting school buses and buildings, districts are working to protect their students and staff against COVID-19. State departments of education have also shared guidance on prevention and response.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 26, 2020

Love the Bus Events Celebrate Pupil Transporters

School bus drivers and other transportation staff members across the U.S. were honored with special meals, cards, and prizes. In addition, longtime pupil transporters received recognition at events.

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Photo GalleriesFebruary 26, 2020

PHOTOS: Love the Bus 2020

From driver appreciation meals to decorative posters and special treats from students, pupil transporters felt the love during the festivities in February.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 25, 2020

Bills Aiming to Toughen Stop-Arm Running Penalties Advance

Legislation in Utah and Florida proposing to crack down on motorists who violate a stop arm by raising fines and, in Utah’s case, adding compensatory service, moves closer to potentially becoming law.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2020

Q’Straint Rebuilds Inclusion Swingset for Special-Needs School

Bright Horizons Center in Florida is gifted the newly renovated set by the wheelchair securement supplier.

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School Bus Fleet BlogFebruary 19, 2020

NSTA Advocacy in Action — My Inspiring Love the Bus Experience

National School Transportation Association President John Benish Jr. shares how the American School Bus Council's Love the Bus kickoff activities on Feb. 3 affected him.

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