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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 4, 2012

Ohio state director Pete Japikse steps down

The 32-year veteran of pupil transportation retires from state service, but he will soon begin a new role with the Ohio School Boards Association in which he says he will “continue working with the great people in this business.”

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2012

REMINDER: Nominate a great administrator

Do you know an exemplary school transportation director who deserves some recognition for his or her efforts? The deadline for nominations for our 2012 Administrator of the Year award is fast approaching!

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Nominate a great administrator

Do you know an exemplary school transportation director who deserves some recognition for his or her efforts? We’re getting ready to select a recipient for our 2012 Administrator of the Year award, and we’re accepting nominations.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 10, 2012

Industry veteran Steve Kalmes to retire

The Anchorage, Alaska, director of transportation has not only served as president of the National Association for Pupil Transportation, he has attended the annual conference for more than 30 years in a row. He tells SBF that after retiring in July, he will remain active in the industry — and will attend the next NAPT conference.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 25, 2012

Rebel with a cause

I never met Joe Mirabella, but I got the sense that he was committed to doing what he felt was right — even if that meant going against the grain.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 29, 2012

Transportation leader pushed for efficiency, bus ads

Joe Mirabella, who died Sunday at 68, co-founded an innovative program to help Colorado's school districts boost transportation efficiency, and he promoted advertising on school buses — a controversial stance. Colleagues remember him as "a mentor to me and many others" and "a giant here in Colorado."

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJanuary 19, 2012

Mike Connors: driven to lead

SBF's 2011 Administrator of the Year reinforces the vital role his school bus drivers play in students' development. The veteran director oversees a large operation and dedicates himself to industry causes.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2011

Pupil transporters honored for service, safety excellence

School bus driver John Fothergill and Peter Lawrence of Fairport (N.Y.) Central School District were among the honorees at Sunday's NAPT awards banquet. During Monday's celebratory breakfast, this year's "America's Best" school bus technician and inspector were among the individuals recognized for their achievements.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2011

Mike Connors named Administrator of the Year

The director of transportation at Florida’s Brevard Public Schools oversees an operation of more than 400 route buses, but he shows an exemplary level of personal attention to customers. He also just served a two-year term as president of his state association.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2011

Donald Tudor retires after 20 years as state director

The industry stalwart from South Carolina plans to remain active in pupil transportation, offering consulting services to school districts. Tim Camp, who has been working for Tudor for the past seven years, is named the new state director.

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