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AUGUST 2019 Volume 29 Issue 08


Garage Stars 2019 STN had a record-breaking number of nominations for this year’s Garage Stars profiles. Meet the top 10 finalists,


including New York’s David Rickard (above), and learn what made them stand out from the crowd. 20


Bell Times Are A-Changin’ Altering bell times so students can get more


sleep also addresses shortages of bus drivers and smaller district budgets. But not everyone is happy about the movement.


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No More Grueling Fueling? Smart fueling controls provide data that help school districts keep


track of how many gallons of fuel or electrical charge drivers rack up, as well as the hours they are clocking.


30 4 School Transportation News • AUGUST 2019


Forecasting an Electric Future Electric school buses are coming in greater numbers. Transmission


and drivetrain vendors are preparing for these more efficient and greener school buses by joining forces.


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