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A webinar presented by First Student explored collaborative strategies to provide accommodating care for students with special needs while also reducing student behavior incidents. The webinar guests spoke on the importance of bringing together information from the classroom and aligning it with what happens on the school bus. Read the recap article at
stnonline.com/go/l4.
Exciting developments in student transportation! If you missed yesterday’s insightful webinar hosted by School Transportation News, I highly recommend checking out the article on how First Student is making strides in reducing student behavior incidents on the school bus. What’s particularly inspiring is how my amazing colleagues are bridging effective behavior management practices from the classroom to the school bus. Their groundbreaking approaches are not only enhancing safety but also creating a more positive environment for our students during their commute. Through collaboration, intervention and accommodations, First Serves is setting a new standard in student transportation. Let’s continue to prioritize the well-being of our students and ensure every journey is a safe and enjoyable one! Read more about these initiatives in the article linked below, and message me to find out how you can implement this for your school district’s transportation program. LinkedIn/Rhiannon Delano Castillo Director of Business Development at First Student
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a two-year extension of an exemption that allows school bus driver applicants to skip the “under- the-hood” engine portion of the pre-trip testing requirements when applying for their commercial driver license. The exemption was originally put in place to address driver shortages, but some industry professionals are concerned about the ramifications. Read the article at
stnonline.com/go/kv.
Ohio still requires you doing the whole pre-trip and passing it with your [on-board instructor]. Cutting things out doesn’t make it safer! Facebook/Michael Farley
In Episode 239 of the School Transportation Nation Podcast, Tony Corpin spoke with new Zonar CEO Charles Kriete, who discussed the company’s merger with GPS Trackit as well as plans for efficient and innovative future of fleet technology. Listen to the full podcast episode at
stnonline.com/go/l5.
Hear from our new CEO! In Episode 239 of the School Transportation Nation Podcast, Zonar CEO Charles Kriete shares his vision for the future of Zonar and the evolution of smart fleet technology. Don’t miss this insightful conversation as Charles discusses innovations that will shape the industry for years to come. Stream it now and join the journey toward smarter, safer fleets! LinkedIn/Zonar Systems
10 School Transportation News • FEBRUARY 2025
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