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Julie Hrebicek the director of transportation for Magnolia Independent School District in Texas is the 16th recipient of the Peter J. Grandolfo Award, presented at STN EXPO Reno. Linda Grandolfo presented the award to Hrebicek and said, “Students, parents, employees and administrators’ lives are better because of her.” Read more at stnonline.com/go/gr.


This was my first opportunity to attend STN [EXPO], and moving forward, it will be hard to top this one. And then, there was the recognition for the Peter J. Grandolfo award. I am so honored and humbled to have even been considered for such an award, and I thank you. I realize that there is a huge responsibility in receiving an award such as this, and I will continue to do my very best in representing Mr. Grandolfo’s legacy and purpose in serving our students and each other. Again, thank you for such an amazing experience. Julie Hrebicek, director of transportation Magnolia Independent School District, Texas


Veronica Tenorio, a school bus driver for Santa Fe Indian School in New Mexico, celebrated her 30th year behind the wheel in September. She spoke with STN at the Green Bus Summit at STN EXPO Reno on her thoughts about electric school buses and the advances made by the student transportation industry over the last three decades. Read more at stnonline.com/go/gy.


I know how she feels. I did it [for] 42 years. Facebook/Lee Barcus


Dedication! I have so much respect and admiration for this bus driver and others that give it their all, their love and their lives to students! Incredible human beings!!! Facebook/Catharine Maria


I was so privileged to meet her in Reno! Such an inspiration. Facebook/Robert Leach


A Brazilian schoolgirl died last week after she leaned her head out a bus window and was hit by a pole, suffering a fatal head injury. The incident highlights policies U.S. school districts have for students to remain seated and keep all parts of their bodies inside school buses. Read more at stnonline.com/go/h7.


This is why we have 7-inch [window] stoppers. Facebook/Phil Hendry


[New York] state had the stoppers added many years ago. Windows do not open all the way. Facebook/Doreen Justiniano


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