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Denny Coughlin, owner of the School Bus Training Company and Regina Shirk, a school bus driver for University Place School District in Washington, embrace a after an emotional evacuation drill at the 2023 TSD Conference.

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Emotions Run High During TSD Conference School Bus Evacuation Class

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(STN Podcast E187) Onsite at the TSD Conference, Part 1/2: Technology, Cameras & Special Needs

Shelly Rutledge, the lead school psychologist in sexual incident assessment and management for Salem-Keizer Public Schools in Oregon, discusses problematic sexual behaviors during her TSD Conference keynote presentation on Nov. 18, 2023.

Special Needs

Psychologist Shares How to Navigate Problematic Sexual Behaviors on School Bus

Special Needs

TSD Conference Speakers Share Legal Expertise, Review Headline Cases

Ben Springer speaks to TSD Conference attendees on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. Photo by Taylor Ekbatani.

Safety

School Psychologist Highlights Behavior Management Training for Students with Special Needs

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Dawn Kilgore and Carol Moore from Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District were the first place driver-monitor team for the 2023 roadeo held during the TSD Conference. They are flanked on the left by Michael Grom, the director of sales for para-transit, school and mobility market at Q'straint/Sure-lok, and on the far right by Trisha Nolen, Q'straint/Sure-lok Southern Regional Manager. (Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.)

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Texas Teams Dominate Roadeo Competition Held at TSD Conference

FRISCO, Texas — A school bus driver-monitor team from Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Texas took home first place, while Plano ISD teams came in...

Transportation Panel Confirms Modern Technology, Human Touch Aid Efficiency

School Bus Contractors Share Why They Switched to Propane

Teresa Fleming (left), the deputy chief operations officer for the School District of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, sits on the Transportation Director of the Year panel next to Jennifer Vobis, the executive of director of transportation for Clark County School District in Nevada, and Kayne Smith, the director of transportation for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 17, 2023.

Transportation Director of Year Panel Discusses Transporting Students with Special Needs

John Benish, Carolyn Nunes and Alexandra Robinson (front, with microphone) provided participants with the legal and operational foundations of transporting students with disabilities during the 2023 TSD Conference Foundations class.

TSD Foundation Class Provides Basics to Transporting Students with Special Needs

Wire Reports

Former Indiana School Bus Driver Charged After Passing Stopped Bus

Missouri School Bus Transporting Students Hits Cow

Armed, Intoxicated Man Boards Idaho School Bus

Michigan Student with Special Needs Forgotten, Left on School Bus

Arizona School Bus Driver Fired After Transporting People Illegally

New Jersey School Bus Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes into Home

Florida Students Face Different Kind of Weapon Charges on School Bus

Louisiana School Bus Driver Allegedly Chokes Student

Special Reports

Stock photo of student bullying on a school bus.

Creating a School Bus No-Bullying Zone

Earlier this year, a Florida mother received a video of her 9-year-old daughter being beaten on the school bus by a group of older...

Market Wisdom

When Blue Bird named Britton Smith president earlier this year following the exit of Matthew Stevenson, it signaled more than a changing of the...

Digital Editions

November 2023

It's time to introduce the new Transportation Director of the Year, Teresa Fleming, executive director of transportation services at...

Partner Updates

Transportation Director Shares Path Taken to Bring District Out of the...

Bus Surveillance Software Solution is Game-Changer for Florida District

Case Study: Transportation Lessons from the 2023-2024 School Year Launch

Using AI to Power Next-Gen Public Safety, Transit and School Bus...

A multi-ethnic group of six middle school students, 11 to 13 years old, with their Hispanic teacher and a school crossing guard or bus driver, standing together outside a school bus, getting ready to go on a field trip. The boy wearing eyeglasses next to the teacher has down syndrome.

6 Key DEI Elements to Consider in Student Transportation Operations

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School Transportation News Publisher Tony Corpin announced four school districts and two contractors as Green Bus Fleet Award winners for standing out with their goals to reduce emissions. The ceremony was held July 16, 2023 during the Green Bus Summit at STN EXPO Reno. (Photo by Philicia Endelman.)

Leveraging the Power of the Iconic Yellow School Bus

Video Evolution or Revolution?

Teresa Fleming, the deputy chief operations officer for the School District of Philadelphia, poses with the 2023 Transportation Director of the Year Award.

Fleming Latest Add to Impressive List of Transportation Leaders

The Crucial Role of Training in Professional Growth

The general session on Nov. 11, 2022 “Navigating IDEA: Implementing Appropriate Transportation Services for Children with Disabilities,” was facilitated by TSD Tenured Faculty member Linda F. Bluth, Ed.D., The panel also featured fellow Tenured Faculty members Launi Schmutz-Harden, Sue Shutrump and Alexandra Robinson.

Liability of School Districts in the Transportation of Children with Disabilities

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WATCH: Transfinder at TSD 2023

Tony Corpin sat down with John Daniels, vice president of marketing for Transfinder, to discuss the live demonstration of Transfinder's routing software during the...

(STN Podcast E187) Onsite at the TSD Conference, Part 1/2: Technology,...

Tony and Ryan caught up with several friends at the TSD Conference, who shared about the latest and greatest in transporting students with special...

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Gallery: TSD Conference Trade Show

Attendees and exhibitors headed into the TSD Trade Show hall for the second day of networking and product demonstrations.

TSD Conference Day 5 Sessions Feature Purchasing, Training and Technology

TSD 2023 Day 4 Features Hands-On Training, Thoughtful Sessions

TSD Trade Show & Tailgate Reception

Legal expert Betsey Helfrich joined Sue Shutrump, supervisor of OT/PT services for Trumbull County Education Service Center in Ohio, Peggy Burns, legal consultant, and John Benish, the chief operating officer for Cook Illinois Corp., on lessons learned from the Susavage V Bucks case. The panel was held on Nov. 17, 2023 at the TSD Conference.

Legalities of Transporting Students with Special Needs Focus of Day 3

Industry Releases

First Student Deploys First Electric School Buses in Rhode Island

GreenPower Names McCandless Truck Center as a Commercial Dealer in Colorado and Nevada

Phoenix Motorcars Announces Successful Bid for the Proterra Transit Business

Durham School Services Expands Partnership with Duval County Public Schools

New York School Bus Contractors Association Presents Our 2023 Industry Awards

Synop Announces Partnership with Lion Electric to Provide Energy Management Software for Bus and...

National Express School Displays Heartfelt Appreciation and Gratitude to Veteran and Military Personnel...

GreenPower Announces First Order of 25 Mega BEASTs to Montebello School District and 10...

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Digital Editions

November 2023

It's time to introduce the new Transportation Director of the Year, Teresa Fleming, executive director of transportation services at the School District of Philadelphia!...

October 2023

Meet the 2023 Rising Stars and learn more about their commitment to excellence in training, electrification and leadership in this month's issue. Hear from...

September 2023

Stay informed on the latest in the world of student transportation for the 2023-2024 school year with the newest issue of School Transportation News!...

August 2023

This month's issue introduces the 2023 Garage Stars! Learn more about these exceptional individuals and their commitment to their communities and to maintaining the...

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