The Florida transportation director sprang into action when the pandemic hit, forging invaluable connections with her employees. She has also significantly improved safety and attendance.
The students from The School District of Palm Beach County receive a new school bus after getting monetary donations from their community, totaling to $107,000.
Special-needs students from The School District of Palm Beach County receive a new school bus after getting monetary donations and support from their community.
Maria Lopez, a driver for the School District of Lee County (Fla.), passes out behind the wheel. Three students on board help make calls to first responders and keep other students safe and calm.
Tanya Rivenburg, a four-year bus driver for Levy County School District, performs CPR on the student who was choking on a piece of candy.
Alachua County Public Schools makes the donation as part of a new initiative to repurpose its retiring buses, which it typically auctions off.
Gail Brusseau, 66, who worked for Clay County District Schools for 26 years, planned to retire in December. She passed away on Oct. 9.
Gail Brusseau, 66, who worked for Clay County District Schools for 26 years, planned to retire in December. She passed away on Oct. 9.
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.
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.