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National Associations Release Papers On Alternative Transportation Student transporters are increasingly using alternative vehicles in situations where a school bus may not be the available of make operational sense. The National Association for Pupil Transportation issued a statement on
Assisted Transportation operates about 150 vans for school districts in the Kansas City, Missouri area.
considerations for districts seeking to use vans or other vehicles as well as the need to implement clear standards for such vehicles. Read more at stnonline. com/go/lj. A National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services position paper took the stronger stance that alternative transportation should only be used when absolutely necessary. Read about the NASDPTS position at
stnonline.com/go/lk.
Bus Manufacturers Announce New Leadership John Wyskiel, pictured, started as the president and CEO at Blue Bird last month, succeeding Phil Horlock. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/lf. Meanwhile, turn to page 28 for what T.J. Reed has to say about Thomas Built Buses and the evolution of electric and diesel. Next month read an article with IC Bus’ new leader, Charles Chilton.
Student Transportation Targets On-board Vaping Child vaping has grown to epidemic proportions, and school districts are well aware of the health crisis. Detection sensors in school buses could soon combine with increased training of student transportation personnel and the use of video surveillance to combat the practice. Read the full report at
stnonline.com/go/li.
Southern California Community Embraces Change Post Fire After devastating wildfires erupted throughout Southern California in January and left many homeless and killed, school districts are still navigating the fallout. Several districts were impacted, resulting in either physical destruction to school buildings or road closures causing longer route times. Read more about how the community is navigating the recovery at
stnonline.com/go/lp. Visit the sidebar on page 52 that discusses how Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is serving the influx of displaced students.
Stay Informed Between tariffs and potential elimination of the U.S. Department of Education, a lot is happening in Washington, D.C., that could impact student transportation. Stay in the know with the lastest news articles posted at
stnonline.com/tag/government.
New Jersey School Bus Driver Killed in Bus Garage An 85-year-old school bus driver was killed after being struck by another school bus while in his district’s bus garage. Read the article at
stnonline.com/go/ln.
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