Inside COVER STORY


APRIL 2024 Volume 34 Issue 04


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Nothing Short of Super Dr. Joe Gothard of Saint Paul Public Schools in Minnesota is this year’s Superintendent of the Year. He reflects on


his career and upbringing, as he prepares to move home and take a similar position in Madison, Wisconsin. FEATURES


34 New Tech =


Problem Solved? Some transportation directors praise the use of technology in daily operations, but sometimes solutions


uncover other issues. 6 School Transportation News • APRIL 2024


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The Cold Weather Effect


Range anxiety continues to be an issue nationwide, but morning startup of electric buses in extreme temperatures stacks up well against other fuels.


44 Hitting the Ground


Running The first reports from the Clean School Bus Program recipients are in. Growing pains continue to be felt nationwide, but these school districts share what’s going right.


PHOTO COURTESY OF AASA, THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION


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