By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE During my time as a teacher, I came across a cartoon in an educational magazine featuring a school principal in their office. The illustration portrayed the principal as a man, dressed in a short-sleeved shirt and tie, casually sipping coffee with his feet propped up on the desk, appearing […]
Welcome to our newest edition of School BUSRide! We are so glad that you are a subscriber and a NAPT VIP! This issue is packed with great articles and important information. As summer approaches, we recognize that your work never takes a break! The conclusion of the school year brings a flurry of field trips […]
In Perrysburg, Ohio (a growing suburb of Toledo) the Transportation Department at Perrysburg Schools has turned to Transfinder’s suite of solutions to manage the complex and ever-expanding needs of its school bus operation. With approximately 6,000 students in-district and another 600 attending out-of-district non-public schools, Perrysburg’s transportation team handles over 160 in-district routes and eight […]
As I write this letter, I reflect on the unique rhythm of working within a school district. On one side, we’re focused on wrapping up the current school year, organizing summer school programs, planning end-of-year field trips, and addressing the usual transportation requirements. On the other side, we’re racing to develop budgets, assess staffing needs, […]
Presented by HopSkipDrive School districts and transportation teams face the ongoing challenge of providing reliable transportation for students with increasingly diverse needs amidst budget and resource limitations. While fixed bus routes serve many effectively, they often fall short in meeting the requirements of every student. Yellow buses are efficient for densely populated routes with regular […]
By Maria Huertas Districts face several challenges in providing transportation services for students with special needs. Driver shortages remain the top issue, making it difficult to maintain consistent and reliable services. Safety concerns are prevalent, with parents worried about their children’s well-being during transit. Additionally, emotional stress and trauma can affect special needs students due […]
By Rose Ferreira and Maritza Valentin The task of ensuring that transportation services meet standards of safety, efficiency, and inclusivity presents several challenges. From driver training and route planning to communication with caregivers and equipment innovation, addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive and proactive approach. Challenges in Special Needs Transportation Driver Training Ensuring that drivers […]
Welcome to our new, photo-centric section: NAPT On the Road. It is your front-row seat to where the wheels of NAPT are taking us this spring and summer. This ongoing feature captures the energy, innovation, and community of the pupil transportation industry as we connect with leaders, partners, and professionals nationwide. Each month, we’ll showcase […]
School BUSRide spoke with Robert Feinberg, director of transportation of Deer Creek School District in Edmond, Oklahoma. As an NAPT PDS instructor, he offered his unique view on the industry coming out of last year’s NAPT ACTS event. Please introduce yourself and your district. I retired from the U.S. Navy in 2013 after 24 years […]
As I sat down to write this, I was reminded of the month we are in! How did we get to Spring so fast? What happened to our school year? While we have a few months left in the 2024-2025 school year, we are already moving fast in our anticipation of 2025-2026! School transportation is […]