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Sharon Schalk was a driving force in training Washington's school bus driver instructors, and she pushed for funding for a much-needed new transportation facility at her district. She died on April 25 after being diagnosed with cancer a few months earlier.
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Senate Bill 81 would replace the recent $248 million reduction in funding for home-to-school transportation with an across-the-board reduction to all districts equal to about $42 per student. Officials say this would shift the budget burden to suburban districts that don't offer much bus service.
Read More →In his recommended fiscal year 2012 budget, Gov. Jack Markell calls for school districts to cover 10 percent of their bus route reimbursement costs. The new plan would also prevent districts from asking voters to approve increased taxes to cover transportation costs.
Read More →This year's event will be held together with the Virginia Association for Pupil Transportation's event at the Marriott Richmond July 7-11, 2025.
Read More →The Michigan-based school bus company bolsters its regular disinfectant use by treating its fleet of over 1,600 school buses with MicrobeCare in response to COVID-19.
Read More →At Shelby County Schools, enhanced driver training and partnerships with school staff have led to drastic improvements in student behavior on the bus. Here, we spend a day with Director of Transportation Debbie Rike to see how she steers the operation toward success.
Read More →You are the Head Start transportation supervisor, and, like most of your colleagues, you wear multiple hats. Transporting children safely to and f...
Read More →Chris Darling steps into the role, succeeding Owen Freese. Darling previously oversaw transportation at Fort Dodge Community School District for two decades.
Read More →The state director survey’s findings include which states allow non-school bus vehicles, such as vans, transit buses and passenger cars, to be used for home-school-home transportation.
Read More →Catch a glimpse of the 61st annual Iowa Pupil Transportation Association Conference through photos that showcase hands-on learning, vendor demos, awards, and a bit of Iowa-style fun. From the trade show floor to surprise entertainment, see what brought school transportation pros together in Des Moines.
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