April 2011

    COVER STORY: Dr. Edgar Hatrick is the president of the American Association of School Administrators, so he’s well-versed at dealing with school budget support issues, especially those involving transportation. Read about issues affecting superintendents and transporters in this month’s magazine edition.

    TOP STORY:
    Is it Feasible to Expand Learning Programs on the School Bus?

    A handful of districts say yes, but finding resources is a challenge

    SPECIAL REPORT:
    Filtering the Bad from the Good
    Screening process for school bus drivers uncertain at best

    HEADLINES:
    Starcraft Bus Steps into MFSAB Market with Prodigy XP

    Routes Around the World: School Buses in Central America

    ‘Love the Bus’ Makes its Mark Across the Country

    FEATURES:
    Homegrown
    Leadership at Loudoun County (Va.) Public Schools exemplified by superintendent, former transportation director who had combined for nearly 100 years worth of experience in school district

    Under Pressure
    Superintendents weigh out all the options to keep their students on buses and in school

    Where Do We Go From Here?
    Vendors must walk a fine line when approaching school districts with their offerings while still informing them of their benefits

    ANALYSIS:
    Working with Immigrant, Refugee Students and Families to Help Them Understand School Transportation Services
    By Young-Chan Han

    A Clear Path to School Board Approval
    By Antonio Civitella

    BOOK REVIEW:
    ‘Defensible Decisions About Transporting Students with Special Needs’
    By Sue Shutrump

    COLUMNS:
    First Take by Ryan Gray
    Recalling a Life Spent in Service

    Editorial Desk by Stephane Babcock
    Where’s Your Support?

    Read more in our digital publication…