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The Impact of a School Bus Driver Washington transportation director Belle Tromp advocates for school bus drivers, which have a special place in her son’s heart. Read the article on who inspires Tromp to be the best she can be at
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Belle Tromp says son Kristopher is her inspiration for getting into the school transportation industry. His picture sits on her desk as a reminder.
Let’s Get Physical Industry professionals share the reasons they have or have not implemented fit-for duty agility tests for their school bus drivers and attendants. Read the article at
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Celebrating the Yellow Bus Last month, the industry once again celebrated Love the Bus to recognize the hardworking staff that transport the nation’s precious cargo. Read more about how districts celebrated and view photo galleries at
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Spotlight Ohio Several Ohio administrators have taken the school bus driver shortage upon themselves by training to obtain their commercial driver’s licenses. Read about administrators at Beavercreek City Schools, who are going on five years with their CDLs and driving school buses at
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Administrators at Beavercreek City Schools in Ohio drive a school bus when needed. From left to right: Greg Thompson, director of business services; Paul Otten, superintendent; and Jeff Madden, director of student services.
Just a couple miles down the road in Huber Heights City Schools, Superintendent Jason Enix also drives for the school district on an as needed basis. Read about Enix and why he started driving a school bus at
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The Pros & Cons The increase in companies working to make the outside of the school bus safer is apparent. But not everyone is on board with stop-arm cameras. Read more about student safety at school bus stops at
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Meanwhile, the outcome of lawsuits filed by school districts against the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) because of financial penalties levied against school districts operating with driver shortages could decide the future of student transportation in the state. At least four Ohio school districts have filed lawsuits against ODE over monetary penalties totaling millions of dollars in student transportation funding for what the state agency determined was a failure to transport charter and private school children to school, which is required by state law. Read the article at
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A bird’s-eye view of a motorist illegally passing a school bus.
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12 School Transportation News • MARCH 2023
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