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Wi-Fi Hotspot Application Closes Aug. 13 Hopefully your operation didn’t snooze on the opportunity to obtain a share of the Federal Communications Commission $7.17 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). The program supports the purchase of Wi-Fi hotspots and related equipment for school buses and bookmobiles. To find more about the program and the application process, visit
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Michael Shields, a retired director of transportation for Salem- Keizer School District, received the 2020 Ron Bryan President’s Award from the Oregon Pupil Transportation Association in June for his service and contributions to the association and the industry. The award was renamed posthuously for Randy Schetky, he former owner and president of the local Collins Bus and Thomas Built Buses dealer. His sons David and Chase accepted the award on behalf of the family. Read more conference news at
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From left: Chase Schetky, co-owner of Schetky NW Bus Sales; Michael Shields, retired director of transportation from Salem- Keizer School District; and David Schetky, co-owner of Schetky NW Bus Sales.
Donna Lopez, who retired as a school bus driver in March 2020, noted more than two dozen vacant school bus driver positions across three school districts in her central California area. To combat the driver shortage exacerbated by the pandemic, she opened her own CDL training facility. Read more about Lopez and her dedication to the industry at
stnonline.com/go/9j.
35-year veteran school bus driver Donna Lopez recently opened Donna’s Instruction Hub that offers the original school bus class, renewal classes and in-services, as well as CPR and first aid classes.
Find more articles on the school bus driver shortage at
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Fort Zumwalt School District in Missouri realized the true benefits of propane-powered school buses after running the vehicles for more than a decade. Read about Transportation Director Jeff Schwepker’s experience at
stnonline.com/go/9k.
14 School Transportation News • AUGUST 2021
South Seneca Central School District bus driver Don Covert assisted in the rescue of a red-tailed hawk that became trapped in the griile of his school bus. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/9l.
In-Person Events Return In addition to state shows, the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services announced new dates for its 2021 and 2022 conference. This year’s Annual Conference will now be held in person Nov. 4 – 9 in Arlington, Virginia. Find dates of more upcoming shows at
stnonline.com/go/calendar.
Web Poll: Are you applying for federal grants to help with new technology or school bus purchases? Vote now at
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