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Safety programs, terrorism safety for buses, Driver incentive programs. Why is the DOT training so ‘engine-oriented’ for school bus drivers? Tey are not mechanics. I have lost good drivers because examiners in Ohio are ridiculous. -Terri Bourdo, Transportation Manager Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Controlling school bus cost and student behavior, bus driver shortages. -Barry Brooks, Director of Transportation/Purchasing Minot (North Dakota) Public Schools
Federal regulations for emissions, special education update and laws, routing as a hub environment. -Sandy Brown, Transportation Supervisor Chandler (Arizona) Unified School District #80
Employee retention and insurance costs affecting hiring. -Jill Mead, Operations Manager Charlotte County (Florida) Public Schools
Discussion on management model for small, medium and large operations. Best practice discussions. -Josh Kinard, Director of Transportation Harlow’s School Bus Services in Sandpoint, Idaho
Any of the latest technology developments, which can improve efficiency in our operations. -Russell Gerami, Assistant Transportation Director Fort Bend ISD in Sugarland, Texas
I look forward to meeting others in the industry and seeing what they do to keep drivers, train drivers, what kind of buses they would use. -Lonnie Whitten, Director of Transportation Village Christian School in Sun Valley, California
Tese new emission standards, where are we with seat belts on buses, the big picture topics of our industry. Anthony Quaranta, Director of Transportation Owego (New York) Appalachin CSD
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