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Editor’s Note: SafeGuard/IMMI hosted a crash test
demonstration during the STN EXPO Indianapolis in June. A video of the crash test is posted at
stnonline.com/go/5t.
Very disturbing to watch, knowing what the typical cargo is.
Keep educating! YouTube/ BrightSync Green
Editor’s Note: In July, Tropical Storm Barry hit the Gulf Coast. In Louisiana, Lafayette Parish School buses were used as evacuation vehicles to help bring people to safety.
Now that is a great example of a school district putting the needs where they should be, other[s] before self. Twitter/ @Michaelbenedi13
Editor’s Note: As noted in a video spotlight that discussed school bus driver shortages, some school districts are offering CDL training to teachers. Watch the informational video at
stnonline.com/go/5u.
I’m totally for this. Can the bus drivers get to go to school to be teachers? [They] should have the same right. Facebook/ Dana Herres
Editor’s Note: We asked on social media, what do you love
about your job in student transportation? And what relationships in pupil transportation inspire you?
Oh, my goodness. I don’t know where to start. I love the
different buses, new and old, short and long. Far and near routes, good and bad. I love the radio chatter and 10 codes, as well as dispatch and the overall school bus team. Facebook/ Alvin McCranie, Jr.
Love being a part of the force that transports over 20,000
students to and from our 68 campuses every single day. Twitter/ @NEISDSchoolBus
Michael Shields is a great mentor and friend. He has tirelessly helped to grow leaders in Washington and Oregon. I’m very appreciative of his leadership. Facebook/ Ryan Hahn
Wesley Stone goes above and beyond to make sure our buses
are safe. Facebook/ Peggy Stone
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