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An episode of the School Transportation Nation podcast last month featured an interview with Tracie Franco, director of transportation for Leander Independent School District in Texas. She discussed “Emergencies & Training: Lessons Learned From Texas School Bus Crash.” Listen to Episode 292 at
stnonline.com/go/p1.
This broadcast was very informational. I agree with the seatbelts in the bus for many reasons, safety being the first. I love my job as a driver, but bus drivers have a lot of responsibilities. You have one person trying to keep peace on the bus, keeping the students in their seats, and watching the road and the students at the same time. Seatbelts would help because that could help keep the students in their seats as well as keep them restricted in case of a wreck. The bus drivers are usually always the blame for any issues or wrecks with a bus. Youtube/@bethfutrell2214
A school bus crash is gut-wrenching especially on the first day of school. We are grateful there is training in emergency response for those operating in transportation. LinkedIn/Master’s Transportation
The February issue focus was safety, both on and around the school bus. Articles looked at the different aspects of safety including awareness about the dangers of illegal passing, prevention techniques, equipment that aids safety efforts, training policies and accountability. Read the full issue at
stnonline.com/go/feb26.
It’s encouraging to see student transportation safety getting this level of attention. From seatbelt implementation and illegal passing awareness to how districts prepare for and respond after crashes, these are issues that directly impact families, drivers and communities. When we invest in safety across the entire transportation system, not just the vehicles but the policies, training and awareness, we’re ultimately protecting the people who matter most: Our kids. Appreciating School Transportation News for keeping these conversations front and center. LinkedIn/Charisma Mercer, Founder of Parents in Motion
Hillsborough County, Florida police opened a child abuse investigation and arrested a school bus driver and aide after footage revealed unreported physical abuse of a student with disabilities. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/ou.
[T]hat is UNACCEPTABLE [and] gives us caring bus drivers a very bad name. Facebook/Suzie Wehmeyer
So sorry this happened. I get [the job is] hard but never hurt someone. Walk away. Give yourself a timeout, if needed. Facebook/ Ann Warren-Baker
As a bus attendant myself, I just want to have a conversation with them! Ain’t no way that’s going down on my bus! Facebook/Christine Dyce
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