By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE Have you ever heard someone describe their leadership philosophy or explain how they do business, only to quickly see that their actions tell a very different story? Leaders who “talk a good game” but fail to walk their talk quickly lose the trust, respect, and support of their […]
By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE Last month, my leadership article focused on strategy within the transportation sector. This month, I’m excited to introduce the concept of execution. Execution? That word can carry a negative connotation, often evoking thoughts of dire situations! However, the execution I’m referring to involves implementing our plans […]
By Brad Beauchamp As EV Product Segment Leader at Blue Bird, I work closely with customers across the U.S. and Canada to ensure that our electric school buses not only meet performance expectations, but also the highest safety standards. With more than three decades of experience in the alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies […]
By Shauna Seaver The Idaho district transports more than 20,000 students to a wide variety of educational programs. Parents are kept up to date on their students’ locations through Tyler Technologies’ Student Transportation solutions. For K-12 transportation departments, the first month of school is notoriously hectic. Drivers are getting to know their students and routes, […]
By Tim Gordon The responsibility of transporting children safely to and from school is a responsibility that Blue Bird Corporation takes seriously. As one of the most trusted names in school bus manufacturing, we understand that our passengers are the most precious cargo imaginable. That understanding drives our mission to go beyond industry standards, […]
The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) in Pennsylvania has significantly enhanced its transportation operations by implementing Transfinder’s advanced technology solutions. By adopting Routefinder PLUS, Infofinder i, and Viewfinder, the district has improved bus routing efficiency and increased transparency for parents, administrators, and contractors. Optimizing Bus Routing At the core of DASD’s transportation routing is Routefinder […]
The Spotsylvania County Public School System (Virginia) runs an extensive fleet of 400 buses, catering to 24,000 students each day across 31 schools, which includes both general and special education vehicles. To support this large-scale operation, a dedicated workforce comprising school bus drivers and attendants, various management positions, administrative staff, fleet services, and an on-site […]
Presented by Safe Fleet Illegal school bus passing is a nationwide epidemic risking student safety each day. With high stakes, a dependable and effective solution like the Safe Fleet Stop Arm Violation Enforcement System (SAVES™) is crucial. Already proven in Florida pilot programs, SAVES™ embodies the “Danger Zone” safety net now primed for nationwide deployment, […]
The ninth annual National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) survey of national illegal school bus passes found more than 95,000 motorists ran school bus stop arms in one day in the 2023 school year. The previous year’s survey reported 83,944 passing incidents. That’s a shocking increase, especially when you consider the […]
The United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, emphasized in an up-to-date blog the importance of secondary planning for students with disabilities. The goal being the preparation of students with disabilities for successful secondary transition to postsecondary education, and community living in a range of independent and supportive settings. When […]