School Transportation Nation
212 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -For nearly 30 years, you’ve known School Transportation News magazine and STNonline.com as the premier sources of pupil transportation news and analysis. Now, join the School Transportation Nation podcast, as STN Publisher Tony Corpin and Editor-in-Chief Ryan Gray discuss the day’s pertinent issues and talk with guests about the business of getting children safely to and from school and related activities throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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Technology & Techniques: Green Bus Expansion, Cutting-Edge Georgia District
May 17, 2023 02:25 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBSupport from bus manufacturers increases for greener bus options, including renewable fuel. Director of Transportation Kimberly Ellis talks technology, training and techniques in use at Georgia‘s innovative Marietta City Schools to fight illegal passing, retain bus drivers and track student ridership. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/operations.
ACT Expo Recap: Diesel’s Longevity, New Electric School Buses & More
May 10, 2023 00:07 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBRyan and Tony delve into the latest trends and green technology shared at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Southern California last week, where industry leaders shared thoughts on the continued use of diesel and introduced new electric buses. Gregg Prettyman, vice president of alternative transportation for First Student, shares how the new FirstAlt division is providing service for students with special circumstances. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/act-expo.
Is That For Me? A Guide to Current Funding Options for Clean School Buses
May 02, 2023 21:39 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBTony & Ryan analyze the second funding round from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, as well as the 2023 State of Sustainability Report from Gladstein Neandross & Associates (GNA), clean transportation & energy consultants and host of the large annual Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. We’re also joined by GNA’s Vice President of Programs & Policy Brianna Lawrence, who breaks down several key funding options for clean school transportation and how to take advantage of them. Rea...
Earth Day: Getting Help Greening Your Yellow Bus Fleet
April 25, 2023 19:21 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIn the spirit of Earth Day last weekend, we’re talking about the continued greening of yellow fleets and how STN’s Green Bus Summit held at both STN EXPO Indy and STN EXPO Reno this summer can help. Director of Student Transportation & Fleet Services Karim Johnson discusses how technology integration helps Bethlehem Central School District in New York more knowledgeably and efficiently run its operations, including building an electric fleet and managing student ridership. Read more at...
Top-Tier Transportation: First Impressions & Student-Centered Service
April 18, 2023 23:39 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBReview some electric updates and upcoming deadlines to nominate your peers for recognition based on their operations. Nominations are open for Garage Stars and Innovator of the Year. Persuasion expert Sylvie di Giusto previews her training at STN EXPO Indy on how student transporters can make a good first impression and build trust with the students and parents they serve. Additionally, Zum CEO Ritu Narayan unpacks how the fast-growing company provides student-focused, carbon-neutral t...
Breaking Point: Right & Wrong Ways to Handle Student, Parent Behavior
April 11, 2023 22:12 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBRyan & Taylor break down a viral video of a school bus driver who went on a tirade to several reportedly misbehaving student riders and the wider conversation around handling student behavior on the bus. Get tips to use in your professional and personal life from Patrick Mulick, board-certified behavior analyst and the assistant director of autism and student independence for the Auburn School District in Washington State. He previews his STN EXPO Indy talk on de-escalation tactics for th...
We Work Together: Security Conversations & NY Superintendent Spotlight
April 04, 2023 22:54 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBSad news of a school shooting in Nashville and the questions it raises about school bus security. Taylor talks with Dr. Kevin McGowan, superintendent for Brighton Central Schools in New York – and the Superintendent of the Year announced in partnership with AASA: The School Superintendents Association. He discusses using teamwork both among his staff and with vendor partners to support success and safety for all students. Learn more at stnonline.com/tag/safety and stnonline.com/tag/team...
Bold Goals: Reflections on Chowchilla Abductions & Female Industry Leadership
March 30, 2023 00:49 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBCommentary on the new “48 Hours” documentary on the 1976 Chowchilla kidnapping of 26 students and their bus driver by three gunmen. In recognition of Women’s History Month, Taylor interviews Kimberly DeHaven, supervisor of transportation for Englewood Schools in Colorado and president of the Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association. She talks driver recruitment, illegal passing, female representation, leadership at the state level and more. We also hear from Justina Morosin, the...
Plusses and Minuses: Honest Considerations for Electric, Clean Fuel Buses
March 21, 2023 23:12 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBLatest headlines on developments making EV more accessible to the school transportation industry. Gerald “Stretch” Blackard, owner of Tok Transportation in Alaska, gives his experience with running an electric bus in cold weather and why it may not be best for his operation. Additionally, Steven Whaley of the Propane Education & Research Council shares how propane is a readily available way to help districts reach their clean school bus goals. Read more at stnonline.com/green-bus.
Consortiums & Considerations: Electric School Buses Come to Rural Illinois
March 14, 2023 23:41 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBCheck out stnonline.com for heartwarming stories, including the Cy-Fair ISD transportation department in Texas making a young cancer patient’s yellow bus dream come true and a call for support of an Oklahoma school bus driver who lost his home to a tornado. There’s also an exciting electrification announcement from Cummins. Williamsfield Schools Superintendent Tim Farquer talks bringing electric school buses and V2G charging to rural Illinois communities. He covers consortiums, timelines,...
Making Informed Decisions: Clean Bus Evaluations, Fleet Maintenance Assistance
March 08, 2023 00:51 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBRyan and Tony examine the conversations around school bus fuel and the move to greener options, as well as Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer’s objections to the new EPA Clean Trucks Plan for emissions, which would also affect the school bus industry. Additionally, Transfinder President & CEO Antonio Civitella shares how the new Servicefinder can help with bus maintenance and fleet decisions. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/operations.
Don’t Discount Diesel: EV Nuances & School Bus Energy Choices
March 01, 2023 00:57 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBRead our all-new March issue, including thoughts on the future of diesel in school transportation and student ridership tech. Taylor talks visiting San Antonio to see the Superintendent of the Year crowned, experience San Antonio ISD‘s tech-laden propane bus, and eat tacos. Alfred Karam, director of transportation for Shenendehowa Central Schools in New York, discusses celebrating transportation throughout the year and thoughtfully leading the district through technology and electric scho...
Work Together: Contractor Headlines, Arizona TD & Pastor Champions Hope
February 22, 2023 01:58 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBGet updates on the new Superintendent of the Year and school bus contractor developments. Dr. Kerry Duskin, who serves as transportation director for Roosevelt Elementary School #66 in Arizona and is a pastor, discusses bringing hope to both students and staff, as well as progress to the district. Also, Kevin Matthews and Leslie Norgren from First Student share how the school transportation contractor offers customized contracting and electrification options for districts. Read more ...
Leaps & Bounds: Supporting EV, Fast-Growing Indiana District
February 14, 2023 20:47 - 37 minutes - 34 MBNews headline discussions center on EV integration and infrastructure, as well as transportation’s role in school safety & security. Coordinator of Transportation Nick Meyerrose discusses the various ways that Brownsburg Community School Corporation near Indianapolis is growing and modernizing, including seatbelt implementation, technology use and energy options. Additionally, Nuvve’s VP of Partnerships Lynn Ames shares the electric school bus funding and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging o...
Plugged In: EV Infrastructure Needs, Electrifying Rural California District Fleet
February 08, 2023 01:30 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThere is abundant funding for electric school buses, but is the infrastructure there? Ryan and Tony discuss this, as well as onboard behavioral incidents and Love the Bus month. It’s raining electric school buses for the “Grant Queen.” Director of Transportation Katie Delano discusses leveraging multiple grants and utilizing partnerships to electrify the bus fleet at rural Coalinga-Huron USD in California. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/electric-bus.
Black History Month: Leadership & Opportunities Realized
January 31, 2023 21:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBFebruary kicks off Black History Month, which celebrates the accomplishments of black Americans yet also serves as a reminder of the nation’s past—and current—transgressions. Most black people can share stories of prejudice if not full-out violence because of race, and the same goes with Nicole Portee, the assistant superintendent of operations for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina and a former executive director of transportation for Denver Public Schools in Colorado, when s...
Nuance & Empathy: Fleet Electrification & Michigan Contractor Operations
January 25, 2023 00:36 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBRyan & Tony explore complications of fleet electrification, like timeline constraints and battery manufacturing. Patrick Dean, president of Michigan contractor Dean Transportation, discusses supporting all types of students including ones with special needs, providing a high level of service as student transportation professionals, coping with the driver shortage and moving into fleet electrification. Dean Transportation was named the 2022 Contractor Company of the Year by School Transpo...
Unconditional Love: Supporting School Bus Drivers, Differently-Abled Students
January 18, 2023 01:22 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBSchool bus security is forefront after a 6-year-old student shot a teacher in a Virginia school. Additionally, conversations on drug use rules for school bus drivers and the new EPA Environmental Justice Grants program. Get your tissues out for this one. Belle Tromp became a school bus driver at the urging of her son who has special needs. Now the director of transportation for Snoqualmie Valley School District, she supports the impact school bus drivers have on children and promotes under...
2023 Kickoff: Economics, Weather & One District’s Innovative Bus Routing Strategy
January 11, 2023 01:35 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBKicking off 2023 with updates on economic trends, nationwide harsh weather, supply chain developments and more. Christopher Walls, a 2022 STN Rising Superstar and Green Fleet Award winner, discusses using his contractor background in his role as director of transportation for Kansas City Public Schools in Missouri, implementing an innovative routing process to address the bus driver shortage, and planning for a low-emissions school bus operation. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/leadership.
Look Back at 2022: A Year of Challenge & Innovation in the School Bus Industry
December 21, 2022 00:11 - 39 minutes - 36 MBJoin Tony, Ryan, Taylor and Antonio Civitella of Transfinder for a look back at 2022. They recap broad industry conversations on training, security, school bus driver shortages, electric and other energy-efficient buses, federal funding, supply chain hang-ups, technology adoption, student behavior and more. Read more at stnonline.com.
What’s At Play: Observations on Fleet Electrification at School Districts
December 14, 2022 01:38 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBHeadlines include supply chain updates and special needs transportation oversight. Nick Voisard, a 2022 STN Rising SuperStar and senior director of electric vehicles for National Express, parent of school bus contractor Durham School Services, provides analysis and insight on districts implementing electric school buses with Clean School Bus Program funding. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/electric-bus.
Lessons From S.C Onboard Student Assault, Pa. Bus Contractor Growth
December 07, 2022 00:09 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBA South Carolina student rider’s assault holds sobering lessons for school bus operations. Meanwhile, questions are raised on the adequacy of electric school bus infrastructure. Tod Eskra from American Student Transportation Partners discusses growing Pennsylvania school bus contractor Krise Transportation over the last 18 months and what that means in terms of attracting and celebrating drivers, finding efficiencies, transporting students with special needs and more. Read more at stnonl...
Gratefulness Sound Off: What the School Bus Industry Has To Be Thankful For
November 23, 2022 01:03 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBStudent transporters are resilient and dedicated to providing the best transportation service possible to support students’ educational goals. Review the conversations, training and hands-on experiences taking place at STN conferences and elsewhere to deal with these challenges. Also, hear directly from TSD Conference attendees and STN staff members on what they have to be grateful for this year. Read more at stnonline.com.
Onsite at TSD 2022: Nothing ‘Off the Shelf’ About Specialized Student Transportation
November 11, 2022 23:37 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBGregg Prettyman joins Tony and Ryan at the TSD Conference in Frisco, Texas, to discuss alternative student transportation and how the newly announced First Student service FirstAlt can help meet transportation needs for students. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/tsd-conference and stnonline.com/tag/alternative-transportation.
Do Your Homework: Texas District Taking School Bus Operations Electric By 2035
November 09, 2022 01:56 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMore districts make the move to electric fleets, school bus manufacturers announce new products and pilots, and the NASDPTS conference focuses on student safety. Kris Hafezizadeh, executive director of transportation & vehicle services at Austin ISD in Texas, discusses the process, logistics and nuances of taking the district fleet fully electric by 2035. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/electric-bus.
Stepping Up to Serve: NASDPTS Supports Safe Student Transportation
November 01, 2022 23:57 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBExcitement abounds as the much-anticipated Clean School Bus Program funding winners have been named, allowing districts and vendor partners to implement electric school buses. At the annual NASDPTS Conference in Washington D.C., Tony and Taylor catch up with its incoming president Mike Simmons, also the state director for Arkansas, to discuss his return to the industry as well as the organization’s leadership for safer student transportation operations. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/nas...
California Leadership: Updates on Student Transportation in the Golden State
October 26, 2022 00:27 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBLocal and national headlines support the need for technology and training. The STN team catches up with California Association of School Transportation Officials (CASTO) President Matthew Thomas, who’s also transportation director at Garden Grove Unified School District to discuss EV implementation, bell time changes, driver shortages and more. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/california.
80% Retention Rate: Texas District Shares School Bus Driver, Mechanic Shortage Tips
October 19, 2022 01:25 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBSchool Bus Safety Week is in full swing, an AI technology pilot yields positive results near Atlanta, there’s a new NAPT executive director and the Department of Transportation is called on to address the bus chassis shortage. As the industry struggles with retaining school bus drivers and mechanics, Director of Transportation Services Kayne Smith provides a snapshot of current projects and techniques being used successfully at Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Texas. Read...
“Enhancing Our Ability to Serve”: Supporting School Bus Drivers & Electrifying Fleets
October 12, 2022 01:55 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBRyan, Taylor & Tony talk student security, feedback on the Clean School Bus Program, and federal reconsideration of drug and alcohol rules. Kristi Harden, executive director of transportation for Cumberland County Schools in North Carolina and a 2022 STN Rising SuperStar, discusses boosting staff training, dealing with a driver strike and upgrading fleet technology. Kevin Matthews, head of electrification for First Student, reviews the national contractor’s progress with transitioning to...
Stay Prepared: More Green Bus Money & Evacuation Training Needs
October 04, 2022 23:54 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBRead the new October magazine, which features 10 Rising Superstars in pupil transportation. Also rising is the amount of money in the Clean School Bus Rebate Program – it’s doubling to nearly $1 billion due to demand. Evacuation is a crucial training for potential school bus crashes, fires, violent incidents and even harsh weather like Hurricane Ian that just hit the Gulf Coast. Consultant Launi Schmutz-Harden reviews the necessary staff and student training, and previews a unique hands-on...
Dollars & Sense: Indiana Transportation Director Talks the School Bus Business
September 27, 2022 22:27 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBBig headlines as Elon Musk’s SpaceX looks to equip school buses with Wi-Fi through its Starlink satellite connection. Also, gun security resurfaces as a student safety topic. Get a look at the business side of student transportation including fuel choices, bus procurement and maintenance. Matt Miles sheds light on this as he discusses his 10 years as director of transportation at Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township near Indianapolis and his new role there as CFO. Read more ...
How Do We Do This? Recognizing School Bus Challenges & Solving With Technology
September 20, 2022 19:56 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBJeff Cassel, president of the School Bus Safety Company, joins Tony & Taylor to discuss the results of the NASDPTS illegal passing survey and bus stop safety solutions like stop arm cameras and extended stop arms. Michael Freeman, assistant director of transportation for Worcester Public Schools in Massachusetts, delves into the district’s process of bringing bus service in-house, including driver hiring strategies and incorporating collision mitigation technology, onboard tablets, riders...
A Little Understanding: Transportation’s Support of Student Safety & Development
September 14, 2022 01:17 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBJoin Ryan & Taylor for a look at the multifaceted approach needed to seriously combat illegal passing and support student safety in the Danger Zone amid the upcoming annual NASDPTS illegal passing survey. Autism expert Jocelyn Taylor shares how transportation can support educational, developmental and behavioral goals for students with special needs. She will present on this topic at the TSD Conference, held Nov. 8-13 in Dallas/Frisco. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/safety and stnonline....
It Takes A Village: Las Vegas District Prioritizes Students & Bus Drivers
September 07, 2022 23:35 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBRyan and Tony cover headlines on exciting new technology, electric infrastructure challenges and school bus price increases. Jennifer Vobis, executive director of transportation for Clark County School District in the Las Vegas area, discusses new school year prep and collaborations: adding Safety Vision onboard video for student & employee safety, leveraging local media for driver hiring efforts and using local transit for pupil transportation. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/management.
Tech & How To Use It: Chowchilla Kidnapping Lessons & Driver Training Insights
August 30, 2022 00:51 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBDive into the upcoming September “Technology” issue and the parole of the last 1976 Chowchilla kidnapper of a school bus full of students who later escaped. They show how technology, and the training on how to use it, are crucial to school startup. A school bus driver trainer and a school board director at two separate Washington state school districts, Sherri Darrow gives insights on hiring and training amid a dire driver shortage as well as implementing technology like electric school bu...
Shop Talk: Cracking Open the School Bus Mechanic Shortage
August 23, 2022 23:41 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBRyan and Tony break down what the recently signed Inflation Reduction Act and the application deadline for the first round of Clean School Bus Program monies means for clean school buses. How has the school bus technician job changed over the years? How can districts attract new applicants? Working on electric school buses is new territory – do they run out of charge or will the batteries explode? Doug Francis, recently retired associate transportation director and head mechanic for Gayl...
Thrown A Wrench: Insights From School Bus Manufacturers & Mechanics
August 16, 2022 20:22 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBCollaboration and innovation are key as school starts back up and school bus manufacturers continue to face supply chain challenges. Mike Warner, associate director of fleet maintenance at Cobb County School District in Georgia, discusses the changes he’s seen while managing buses through the years, as well as how the district is being affected by clean school bus discussions, the mechanic shortage and supply chain complications. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/bus-garage.
Why Your School Buses Are Late & Why You Need Operational Transparency
August 09, 2022 21:38 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBLatest electric headlines include EPA details on the Clean School Bus Program and new repower options. Dive into how economic trends affect school bus delivery issues, as well as thoughtful ways to electrify a fleet, with John McKinney, owner of bus dealer Midwest Transit Equipment. Additionally, get some insight from Transfinder President and CEO Antonio Civitella on going back to school and soliciting feedback for better teambuilding. Read more at stnonline.com/management.
Nontraditional: Garage Star Talks Being a Female School Bus Technician
August 01, 2022 21:56 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBFrom a Women in Transportation (WiT) panel at STN EXPO Reno to the over 150 nominations received for our 2022 Garage Stars feature, the student transportation industry is filled with amazing, dedicated people. However, a nagging problem remains the lack of new school bus technicians. Our guests today are from New Albany Floyd County Schools in Indiana. Diesel mechanic Hannah Hunt, one of STN’s 2022 Garage Stars, discusses breaking barriers as a woman in the industry. Assistant director of ...
Sink Your Teeth Into It: Experiencing the Latest & Greatest In School Bus Power
July 27, 2022 00:08 - 28 minutes - 26 MBSTN EXPO Reno featured the latest technology and developments in clean school buses of various fuel and power types. Attendees experienced new electric buses, insights from a representative from the EPA, a Ride & Drive including all major school bus OEMs, and more. Today’s guest shares about the popular “Cow Fart Bus” that was on display at the trade show. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/stn-expo.
Onsite at STN EXPO Reno: Electric Innovator Pulls Back the Curtain
July 21, 2022 02:14 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBGot questions about electric school buses? Alex Cook has answers. The chief engineer leading contractor First Student’s road to fleet electrification won the inaugural Innovator of the Year award from STN and NSTA. Cook joins Tony at STN EXPO Reno to discuss electrifying a school bus operation, planning requirements and technical tools, and cutting-edge developments including his team’s scalable, cost-effective battery design for electric school bus charging. Read more at stnonline.com...
How Much Influence Do You Really Have? Impactful Leadership in Pupil Transportation
July 12, 2022 23:39 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBCalifornia may be changing how many students it transports to and from school, while NHTSA focuses on a new state crash data system and a review of safety technology used during student loading and unloading. Stacey Hanke, author and strategist on communication and influence, previews her keynote speech at STN EXPO Reno on determining one’s influence, soliciting honest feedback, and being an impactful leader. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/leadership.
Industry Awards & Updates From the Hawkeye State
July 06, 2022 00:31 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThe July issue is out, state conferences are in full swing, and recognition is in order for innovative persons and school districts in the industry. Merrill Mueller, transportation director at Algona Community School District in northern Iowa and vice president of the Iowa Pupil Transportation Association, discusses equipping buses with Wi-Fi and lap/shoulder belts, how rising fuel prices are affecting operations in Iowa, and considerations ahead of school startup. Read more at stnonlin...
We, Not Me: Cooperation & Support in Student Transportation
June 28, 2022 21:48 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBRyan and Taylor review the complexities and assistance behind implementing electric school buses, as well as new transportation mandates that may be coming to California. Shannon Weber, director of transportation for Florence Unified School District #1 in Arizona, discusses driver retention strategies, alternative fuel thoughts, incident response training, thoughtfully implementing technology for protecting both drivers and students, and plans for the new school year. Read more at stnonl...
Electric Promise: What Today’s Economic Landscape Means for School Buses
June 21, 2022 18:53 - 30 minutes - 28 MBConstantly rising fuel prices, supply chain disruptions leading to late bus deliveries, and a running driver shortage are among the elements forcing school districts to adapt. While electric buses are an enticing option, correct planning and partnerships are crucial to success. STN EXPO Indy provided eye-opening insights on various aspects of running a safe and efficient pupil transportation operation. STN EXPO Reno (including the Green Bus Summit) is poised to deliver can’t-miss convers...
Onsite at STN EXPO Indy 2022: Military Man Turned Student Transporter
June 07, 2022 20:51 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBOnsite at the STN EXPO Indianapolis, Ryan talks with Executive Director of Transportation Shay Coates from Newport News Public Schools in eastern Virginia, his alternative fuel choices and experience with implementing propane buses, school bus security strategies in light of his Army career and a recent shooting in his district, and plans for the new school year while dealing with driver shortages, fuel prices and vehicle delays. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/leadership.
Symbols of Hope & Means for Change: Successful District Fleet Electrification Stories
June 01, 2022 00:47 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBHeartbreak and security are front of mind in light of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting. Ryan & Tony provide updates as progress is made on distributing federal funds for school bus Wi-Fi and clean fuel buses. Gilbert Rosas, who oversaw fleet electrification as transportation manager for Stockton Unified School District in California and is now director of sustainability & adaptation for Modesto City Schools in the same state, shares the considerations, planning and processes necessary to ...
Drivers Wanted: Focus on Workplace Culture, New Tech to Retain Talent
May 24, 2022 16:41 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBGet a tease of STN’s June issue, including an employee-focused approach to retaining talent. Additionally, our webinar series focuses on the essential technology and funding for fleet electrification as the EPA is set to open the Clean School Bus Program. It’s Tony x2 as Tony Corpin talks with Antonio Civitella, president and CEO of Transfinder, on how districts can leverage technology to prepare for summer break and the new school year, especially as fuel prices rise and the driver shortage ...
Be Safe Online & Offline: Digital Reputation Management & Bus Stop Safety Strategies
May 16, 2022 16:41 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBRecap the exciting news around clean energy and electrification, as well as discussions on federal funding, from the recent ACT Expo. Sam Richter, scheduled keynote speaker at STN EXPO Indy, highlights awareness and leverage of information in today’s digital age for a better personal and business reputation. Kevin Smith, president of First Light Safety, discusses current trends of distraction among motorists and students, road safety, illegal passing, illuminated stop arms and strategies for...
Choices Ahead of Us: Cleaner School Buses, Onboard Student & Driver Security
May 10, 2022 23:29 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBReports on the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo (ACT Expo) and a State of Sustainable Fleets report show the excitement as well as the practical considerations around zero- and low-emissions school buses. Security expert Bret Brooks, a sergeant with the Missouri Highway Patrol and a trainer at Gray Ram Tactical, discusses societal trends that affect security concerns in and around school buses and previews his de-escalation session at STN EXPO Indy in June. Read more at stnonline.com/t...