Last year, School Transportation News chose to add a new focus to this and future January editions in order to bring more attention to student transportation security. The decision was made well in advance of last month’s mass-shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn. STN extends its sincerest condolences to all families and friends affected and hopes this month’s articles spurs much-needed debate on how to improve school security.
TOP STORY
Locating money, support for student tracking programs on buses
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
SPECIAL REPORT
It Takes a Village to catch Motorists Who Illegally Pass School Buses
FEATURES
On Guard
Fixed video surveillance systems aren’t the only ones minding the bus yard
Information Is Power
New management tools bring transporters the ability to quickly respond to school bus incidents as well as to track and share info
Proper Response
Tactical training for school bus drivers to increase student security
In the Rearview Mirror
Legal expert Peggy Burn’s annual compilation of the most important legal developments from 2012
HEADLINES
Post-Sandy, Public Schools Calculate Fleet Repair Costs
TSA Provides Federal Security Update to Industry
Despite State Laws, Marijuana Use Still a Disqualifying Offense for School Bus Drivers
Former Company CEO Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for Ponzi Scheme
Q&A: Blue Bird’s Horlock on Market Acceptance of Alternative Fuels
ANALYSIS
Security Through the Eyes of a Child
By Cheri Clymer
COLUMNS
First Take by Ryan Gray
What Is School Bus Security?
Publisher’s Corner by Tony Corpin
Preventing Tragedy
DEPARTMENTS
MARKETPLACE
