all, with the exception of a handful of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, the regulatory work of pupil transportation occurred at the state level over the years STN has reported on several hundred state regulations that govern school transportation. Te Supplier Council ensures a strong relationship
between manufacturers, suppliers and state directors. In fact, through the dues supplier members pay to the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation, the organization has become an important player in the industry. I’m particularly pleased that NHTSA and other federal agencies, including the U.S. Congress, don’t take any initiative in pupil transportation without first consulting with NASDPTS. One other important development emerged from
STN’s focus on news. Tis one came from numerous contacts with industry professionals. It turns out
many of them would pass the news developments we published onto their drivers and other staff members. I heard comments like, “You know that article about student safety out of Maryland that you published last month? I’m going to try that in my district.” Or, “My drivers adopted that school bus crossing policy from New Mexico that we read about in your magazine.” Ten this one: “We adopted that policy from Illinois and it saved a kid’s life.” Saved a kid’s life! Talk about gratifying.
And that leads me to this: I always encourage the writers whose work appears in STN that we are not just filling space to make room for more advertisements, though that is one function of busi- ness-to-business journalism. More importantly, we are saving lives. And that, dear reader, is the primary purpose of School Transportation News! l
Inaugural STN Editorial Advisors, September 1991
Ron Kinney, California
Department of Education
Paul Stewart, West Virginia State Director (Ret.)
Diana Linder, Exceptional Persons
Larry Durham, Durham Transportation
The STN EXPO Trade Show has grown over the years to attract more than 100 vendors and more than 800 attendees. At center, Micro Bird President and CEO Steve Girardin catches up with Colette and Bill Paul (white shirts) during July’s show.
Terry Dawson, Weldon Technologies
Ed Donn, Whitfield (Georgia) County Schools
Jerry Williams, American Transportation Co.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! SILVER ANNIVERSARY ISSUE
RECAP OF THE 23RD STN EXPO IN PHOTOS
SCHOOL DISTRICTS GETTING CLOUD SAAS-Y
September 2016
Drive Time
Dallas County Schools implements new onboard tablet from Tyler Technologies to manage routes, students and drivers
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App integration, data management drive market
How healthy are your school bus video systems?
New bus models unveiled
January 2011: STN Media announces acquisition of the Transporting Students with Disabilities & Preschoolers National Conference from Roseann Schwaderer of Edupro Group.
Oct. 23, 2011: NAPT President Linda Bluth inducts Bill Paul into the association’s Hall of Fame.
Jan. 1, 2015: STN launches the latest re- design of
stnonline.com
July 26, 2016: The STN EXPO ends its 20-year run at the Grand Sierra Resort property. The Peppermill Resort in Reno will host the STN EXPO through at least 2019.
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September 2016: School Transporta- tion News magazine begins its 25th
year
with about 28,000 subscribers receiving issues 11 times a year.
CELEBRATING25YEARS
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