April 2018

    Photographer Vince Rios shot this month’s cover photo in front of the former Dallas County Schools headquarters, which the Dallas Independent School District purchased in February. The old DCS logo still hung above the entrance at the time of the shoot, but Rios used his Photoshop skills to digitally remove it. He said he just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to capture Dallas ISD Deputy Superintendent Scott Layne, left, and Executive Director of Transportation Kayne Smith with the U.S. and Texas flags in the background.

    Read the full April 2018 Issue. 

    FEATURES

    Family Matters in Dallas
    Transportation leaders at Dallas independent Schools prepare to take school busing inhouse after former government contractor was closed by voters. Read about its reliance on technology, and more importantly, the people.

    Increasing Fuel Economy by Any Means
    School districts aim to improve fuel economy through other alternatives than the right type of fuel

    Data Infusion
    Transportation operations are recognizing the synergy of data and its impact on performance assessments

    NEWS

    Districts Share Strategies for Attracting, Retaining Bus Drivers

    Changing Bell Times is Easier Said than Done

    Transfinder Celebrates 30 Years

    SECTIONS

    Feedback

    STN Online

    Trends

    Conference Connection: Get Savvy

    Ad Index

    Marketplace

    COLUMNS

    First Take by Ryan Gray
    In the End, Faces Matter More than Numbers

    Publisher’s Corner by Tony Corpin
    A Passion to Never Stop Learning