July 2016

    The Micro Bird Type-A brand is an industry leader in more ways than one, as it draws upon the Girardin family legacy of embracing innovation, such as the propane autogas minibus. This year, Girardin celebrates its 50th anniversary as a school bus manufacturer.

    COVER STORY
    Translated from French, ‘emerging technology’ aptly describes not only the Micro Bird brand but the innovative family values behind it
    Do today’s alternative fuel choices (and associated costs) make you anxious? Welcome to the familiar and cleaner world of renewable diesel
    General session to share Makayla’s Story, community’s fight to improve safety of school bus stops

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    Purchasing cooperatives can save school districts time, money

    Navajo Nation students, school buses get relief, reliability from Arizona county sales tax

    For Delaware state director, it’s mission accomplished

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    As the push toward alternative fuels grows stronger, school districts nationwide seek funding opportunities and assistance to help with the transition

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    Thought Leader by Dennis A. Smith: Clean Cities Can Help School Districts Go Green to Save Green 

    Publisher’s Corner by Tony Corpin