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Building Trust on the Bus: The Lasting Impact of Student-Driver Relationships
RENO, Nev. — Each school day, millions of students climb aboard a school bus, often greeted by the same driver who has watched them grow from one grade to the next. While those interactions may last only a few minutes each morning and afternoon, transportation professionals say the relationships built over months and years have […] The post Building Trust on
Workplace Culture Intentionally Built by Transportation Leaders Builds Stronger Teams
RENO, Nev. — Building a positive workplace culture requires more than mission statements and motivational posters. It demands consistent leadership, accountability, and daily interactions that reinforce an organization’s values, explained leadership speaker and former school transportation executive Jim Scheffler. Speaking during a Sunday session at STN EXPO
Book Tells Story of Special Bond Between School Bus Driver, Students
A decade of building relationships with students aboard a Fulton County school bus has inspired one driver to turn their shared experiences into a book celebrating the children who ride her route, reported CBS News. Lisa Jacobs, who drives students to Lake Windward Elementary School near Atlanta, has reportedly spent the past 10 years creating […] The post B
Florida School District to Host Transportation Hiring Event
The Lee County School District is seeking to fill immediate openings for school bus operators and mechanics through a transportation job fair later this month, reported Cape Coral Breeze. According to the news report, the hiring event will be held from 4 p.m.to 6 p.m. July 23 at the school district in Fort Myers, Florida. […] The post Florida School District
Building Stronger Transportation Departments Starts with Better Leadership
RENO, Nev. — Every decision a transportation leader makes reaches far beyond the issue at hand, explained Keba Baldwin, the transportation director for Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland. Whether changing a bus route, implementing new technology or making a difficult staffing decision, leaders must consider how those choices affect employees,
North Carolina Bus Carrying High School Football Team Overturns, Injuring Four
Four people were injured after a Cumberland County Schools activity bus carrying high school football players and staff overturned Wednesday morning in Leland while returning from a summer competition, reported WECT News 6. According to the news report, the crash occurred July 8 around 11:35 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 17 and U.S. 74/76. […] The post No
School Bus Driver Wins Inaugural Special Education Service from BusRight
A Texas special education school bus driver, whose career has centered on supporting students, was recognized with a new national award that celebrates excellence in school transportation. School bus routing software provider BusRight announced June 12 that Lawson Crook, a special education bus driver for Sulphur Springs Independent School District in Texas,
Catalytic Converter Thefts Target Pennsylvania School Transportation Vehicles
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two separate incidents involving the theft or attempted theft of catalytic converters from school transportation vehicles in Franklin County, with charges pending against one suspect in one of the cases, reported Tri-State News. Police said via the article that Shawn Jordan, 38, of Hagerstown, Maryland, is expected
Driving While Intoxited Guilty Plea from Arkansas School Bus Driver After Crash
A former Springdale School District bus driver has pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated after authorities said she crashed a school bus carrying dozens of students and continued her route before returning to the district’s transportation facility, reported Northwest Arkansas. According to the news report, Dawn Ellen Russell, 70, of Springdale entered
School Bus Fire Temporarily Shuts Down I-79 in West Virginia
A school bus caught fire Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 79 in Harrison County, West Virginia, temporarily shutting down the southbound lanes, reported WBOY News. According to the news report, emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 3:07 p.m. after Harrison County 911 received reports of a vehicle fire on Interstate 79 South, close to the Jerry […
Kentucky School Bus Driver-Trainer Earns Statewide Recognition
Sarah Reece, a driver trainer for Barren County Schools, was named the Student Transportation Association of Kentucky (STAK) Driver Trainer of the Year, an honor recognizing her commitment to preparing school bus drivers and promoting safe student transportation. Reece received the award during STAK’s annual conference. The association recognized her for her
School Bus Drivers Need Active Threat Training as Security Evolves, Experts Say
RENO, Nev. — As school districts continue investing millions of dollars in cameras, secure entrances, metal detectors and other campus security measures, one group of law enforcement professionals says an equally important piece of the safety puzzle continues to receive far less attention: School transportation. Instructors with Levine Security Solutions on