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Meet STN EXPO West Keynote Speaker Jon Petz Keynote speaker, author and magician Jon Petz brings a special brand of magic to Reno, Nevada
for the STN EXPO West conference in July. He will present on the
importance of recognizing opportunity in the simple moments of everyday life and
how to maximize impact through a changed perspective. Learn more about Petz and what he will be discussing in Reno at
stnonline.com/go/m1.
Trans/Air Acquired, Looks to Smooth Transition School buses line up at Trans/ Air’s aftermarket air-conditioning installation shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lippert Components plans to maintain the brand, with previous owner Rick Lehnert remaining
onboard for the next three years. There will be timely advantages, Lehnert said,
that could benefit both companies amid tariff impacts on the global air conditioning supply chain. Read the full article at
stnonline.com/go/m2.
New Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Transportation Director Rose Through the Ranks In an exclusive interview with STN, Vec Dunn talked about his journey to director, which began as an 18-year-old school bus driver. Now overseeing the largest transpor-
tation operations in the state at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Dunn delves into the behind-the-scenes work it takes to keep operations running smoothly for the state’s second-largest school district. Read the special report at
stnonline.com/go/m3.
Student Killed by Flood Waters While Walking to School Bus Stop A Kentucky community is asking why school wasn’t cancelled last month when severe rain caused flooding that killed a 9-year-old student as he walked to his school bus stop. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/m6
14 School Transportation News • MAY 2025
Florida School Bus Driver Saves Monitor’s Life The quick actions of a Durham School Services school bus driver for Duval County Schools in Florida saved a coworker’s life. Pat King demonstrated the need for safety training for student transportation when a bus monitor had a sudden medical emergency. She received the Frontline Hero Award and is being recognized for her actions. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/m4.
Going to Carolina in My Mind Over the course of six days in March, the packed STN EXPO East agenda in North Carolina featured sessions that discussed the challenging issues facing student transportation as well as networking events such as the Transportation Director Summit and the Charlotte Motor Speedway Reception (pictured). Find articles covering on-site sessions, videos, photos and a special podcast episode at
stnonline.com/tag/stn-expo-east.
Congressional Approval Needed for Dismantling Education Department After President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, Secretary Linda McMahon clarified details surrounding the need for approval from Congress to move forward. She also noted which educational programs would not lose funding and would need to be housed in a separate cabinet-level department, specifically relating to students covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Read more about what the National Association for Pupil Transportation is telling its members at
stnonline.com/go/m5.
Web Poll: Do you agree with the increasing use of non- school-bus vehicles for student transportation? Vote at
stnonline.com/polls
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