Zonar recently hired Tim Ammon as the new vice president & general manager of passenger services. With more than 20 years of experience in school transportation operations analysis, Ammon brings expertise in student safety protocols, cost management, organizational design, and technology use. School BUSRide spoke to Ammon about his experience in student transportation, his new […]
Last week during a call with member leaders, I heard frustration in their voices. As school started across the country, it appears we’ve come into a season of difficult people. Instead of fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, fall colors, pumpkin spice, and homecoming games taking our attention, dealing with upset people has become a part of […]
As school districts nationwide grapple with the challenge of providing safe and reliable transportation for all of their students, many are exploring alternative strategies to optimize their resources. While the iconic yellow school bus remains the primary and traditional mode of transportation for most students, small-capacity vehicles offer a more flexible and cost-effective solution. These […]
One definition of ‘optimism’ I read refers to one’s confidence that the results of any situation will be mostly positive, good, or favorable. In the school bus business, we approach every day with a sense of optimism. For every day we are responsible for transporting 25 million children to school on our nearly half a […]
School BUSRide spoke with Kathleen Minke, executive director of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Minke discussed the role of NASP in the education experience, how their work interfaces with the school bus, and how NAPT and NASP members can help each other in their mission to provide a safe and fulfilling experience for […]
As a school person, one of my favorite times of the year is the start of a new school year! In my days as an aide, teacher and an administrator, I looked forward fondly to the return of our students and the new year. After all, a fresh start, new challenges and new opportunities were […]
How a Washington State Public School District Transformed its Operations with Bytecurve360 Trying to get 7,500 students to school on time every day of the school year can be a daunting task. There are a lot of moving pieces. Drivers who call in sick. Busses that break down. Reconciling different pay grades for various roles. […]
School BUSRide spoke with Stephanie Walker, transportation coordinator at Habersham County Board of Education in Georgia, about her recent completion of all four NAPT certification categories, including Certified Director of Pupil Transportation (CDPT), Certified Supervisor of Pupil Transportation (CSPT), Certified Pupil Transportation Specialist (CPTS) and Certified in Special Needs Transportation (CSNT). Please introduce yourself and […]
In every family or personal relationship, we place both spoken and unspoken expectations on one another. There are also expectations in play in every professional contract and interaction. We perform a service or provide goods to others, and we expect payment or consideration. Expectations affect every aspect of our lives. It’s appropriate to have expectations […]
I remember when school people often took the month of July off. Today, as our schools have evolved and changed calendars and schedules, year-round school and August starts are not unusual. Our school calendars are now 24/7 and our vacation times are scarce! As we enter this month, I’m reminded of the heat it brings. […]