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TSD Conference Hosts Revised Child Passenger Safety on School Buses Training
The latest revision of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) eight-hour course on the proper securement of students with disabilities and preschool children...
School Bus Dispatch Center: ‘Managed Chaos’ in Illinois District
Indian Prairie School District in Illinois, the fourth largest school district in the state, has an enrollment of about 27,000 students across 35 buildings....
HopSkipDrive Comes Back-to-School with Five New Products to Meet School District and Student Needs
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -HopSkipDrive, the leader in innovative, supplemental school transportation, today announced a series of new products and services built to meet the...
School Transportation Documentation to Access Medicaid Funding for School-Based Services
A common theme in public school funding articles is the serious impact of pandemic financial aid running out, resulting in significant monetary deficits to...
Transportation Panel Confirms Modern Technology, Human Touch Aid Efficiency
FRISCO, Texas – A Saturday panel of transportation managers discussed leveraging routing technology for more efficient and comprehensive transportation at the TSD Conference.
Zach Moren,...
Texas Team Wins Return of TSD Roadeo from COVID-19 Hiatus
The first place in the special needs roadeo held during the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs Conference in Frisco, Texas, was awarded...
5 Basics of Medicaid Reimbursement for Student Transportation
In a time where school districts are asked to do even more with even less, every dollar counts. The recent influx of federal funding...
TSD Attendees Challenged on Their Knowledge of Alternative Student Transportation Service
FRISCO, Texas – A unique trivia session at the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs Conference tested attendees’ knowledge on alternative transportation and...
‘Rising Star’ Dedicated to Providing Best Transportation for Students With Special Needs
“Everything we do here impacts the life of a child” is Joshua Wilson’s daily mantra.
“I personally had my life turned around because of...
Stepping Up School Bus Driver Training, Student Rider Service
FRISCO, Texas — STN President and Publisher Tony Corpin led a Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs (TSD) Conference panel discussion on a...
FMCSA Passes Two Year ‘Under-the-Hood’ CDL Skills Test Exemption, Opposition Remains
Days before the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) met in person for its Annual Conference, the Federal Motor Carrier...
NTSB Investigation of Fatal Tennessee School Bus Crash Reiterates Seatbelt Calls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The investigation into a Tennessee school bus crash last year resulted in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reminding student transporters and...
North Carolina Contractor Laws Shield School Board from Special-Needs Transportation Liability
A North Carolina contractor law shielded a school district from liability when a student with special needs was sexually assaulted during transportation by a...
New Partnership Highlights Changing Landscape of School Transportation Industry
Despite their university rivalry, Tod Eskra, and Chris Hane came together under a common goal: The safe transportation of students.
Eskra is a graduate of...
The Impact of a School Bus Driver
Belle Tromp knows just how impactful school bus drivers can be on students.
Tromp, who now serves as the director of transportation for Snoqualmie...
Thinking Outside the Bus
Necessity triggers evolution. And necessity is a major catalyst in the evolution of trans-porting children who have disabilities, are experiencing homelessness, or are in...
Webinar: Transportation Should Support Students with Special Needs at School Restart
As students in some areas return to in-person education, focusing on supporting students with special needs and disabilities remains a priority for transportation leaders....
TSD Conference Session Discusses Leadership in Pupil Transportation
FRISCO, Texas — In the last session at the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs (TSD) Conference, Anthony Pollard, transportation supervisor for Baldwin County...
Doing More With Less
Dontarrious Rowls, the director of transportation and fleet services for Flagler County Schools on Florida’s Palm Coast south of Jacksonville, focused on his routing...
Phoenix-Area School District Uses Grant to Extend Student Transportation Services
While not solving its school bus driver shortage, the Tolleson Union High School District located near Phoenix is using a $2 million state grant...
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May 2025
This month's issue takes a deep dive into the many angles of safety and security for student transportation. Read...
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Buyer’s Guide 2025
Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...
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