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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

Emergency response expert offers school bus in-service

In the two-hour presentation, attendees learn what can be done prior to an emergency, what to expect from emergency responders, and what they can do to help emergency responders and start preparing for the "never-happen-to-us" emergency.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2010

Top drivers to compete in national special-needs roadeo

Clayton County Public Schools bus drivers David O’Keeffe and Jacquelyn Turner excelled when presented with challenges during Georgia’s special-needs roadeo, including evacuating four students from a bus within two minutes. The duo will represent their state at the national competition in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2009

Miss. schools to convert buses into ambulances in emergencies

AmbuBus conversion kits allow school buses with all seats removed to carry 18 stretchers, medical equipment and a team of at least eight medical personnel.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2009

2010 special-needs event to address timely topics

The National Conference and Exhibition on Transporting Students with Disabilities and Preschoolers will cover such issues as the challenging aspects of transporting students with special needs, seating support and occupant restraint, and how to avoid unintended consequences of reducing expenses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2009

DATTCO donates school bus for emergency drill

The full-scale exercise simulating an accident involving a school bus tested regional emergency response with personnel from seven area towns participating.

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ArticlesCover StoryOctober 8, 2009

In-Service Meetings Promote Year-Round Driver Training

School bus operations strengthen drivers’ skills and expand their knowledge of timely industry topics with these meetings. Guest speakers can enhance the value of the meetings, while auxiliary training and incentive programs help to keep drivers engaged.

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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2009

South Carolina District Staff Refine Special-Needs Bus Evacuation

By Kelly Roher, Senior Editor Transportation personnel at Greenville (S.C.) County Schools have developed an innovative special-needs ...

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2009

Iowa district, EMS group to hold overturned bus simulation

The Atlantic Schools in cooperation with the Cass County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Association will hold an overturned school bus simulation at the Atlantic Schools transportation facility on July 11.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2009

Texas schools push to change bus evacuation drill law

Lawmakers have filed bills to change the state’s school bus evacuation drill requirement after reportedly receiving complaints from school districts.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2008

Bus configurations can create obstacles for special-needs evacuations

I recently had the opportunity to travel to many states throughout the country to present on emergency evacuation methods for students with special needs.

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