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16 Special Reports Smallville Independent School District 01106


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16 12-Hour Response Time? Transportation directors are leaning on their vendor partners now more than ever, though they have higher expectations on response times.


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Pre/Post-Trip Inspection GPS Location Tracking


Student Tracking/ Authorization


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Routing Software and SIS Integration


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8 School Transportation News • MAY 2022 Columns


12 Editor’s Take by Ryan Gray Technology Abounds, But What Are You Going to Do With It?


46 Thought Leader by


Michael Dorn The Impact of Increased Community Violence on


School Bus Operations 66 Publisher’s Corner by


Tony Corpin Who Trains the Kids on School Bus Safety?


Conference Preview


54 STN EXPO Indianapolis kicks off next month. Prepare for the event by browsing the agenda, and getting to know the speakers and exhibitors scheduled to be in attendance.


20 Digital Means Aid Maintenance Programs Connected technologies are helping districts order parts and supplies to stay up to date with their preventive or predictive maintenance schedules.


Sections 10 Feedback 14 Online 60 Ad Index 62 Marketplace


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