Onsite at the STN EXPO Indianapolis, Ryan talks with Executive Director of Transportation Shay Coates from Newport News Public Schools in eastern Virginia, his alternative fuel choices and experience with implementing propane buses, school bus security strategies in light of his Army career and a recent shooting in his district, and plans for the new school year while dealing with driver shortages, fuel prices and vehicle delays.

Read more at stnonline.com/tag/leadership.

Heartbreak and security are front of mind in light of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting. Ryan & Tony provide updates as progress is made on distributing federal funds for school bus Wi-Fi and clean fuel buses.

Gilbert Rosas, who oversaw fleet electrification as transportation manager for Stockton Unified School District in California and is now director of sustainability & adaptation for Modesto City Schools in the same state, shares the considerations, planning and processes necessary to modernize a district fleet this way.  

Read more at stnonline.com/safety and stnonline.com/green-bus.

Get a tease of STN’s June issue, including an employee-focused approach to retaining talent. Additionally, our webinar series focuses on the essential technology and funding for fleet electrification as the EPA is set to open the Clean School Bus Program. It’s Tony x2 as Tony Corpin talks with Antonio Civitella, president and CEO of Transfinder, on how districts can leverage technology to prepare for summer break and the new school year, especially as fuel prices rise and the driver shortage persists.

Read more at stnonline.com/tag/culture.

Recap the exciting news around clean energy and electrification, as well as discussions on federal funding, from the recent ACT Expo. Sam Richter, scheduled keynote speaker at STN EXPO Indy, highlights awareness and leverage of information in today’s digital age for a better personal and business reputation.

Kevin Smith, president of First Light Safety, discusses current trends of distraction among motorists and students, road safety, illegal passing, illuminated stop arms and strategies for increased bus stop safety.

Read more at stnonline.com/go/security.

Reports on the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo (ACT Expo) and a State of Sustainable Fleets report show the excitement as well as the practical considerations around zero- and low-emissions school buses.

Security expert Bret Brooks, a sergeant with the Missouri Highway Patrol and a trainer at Gray Ram Tactical, discusses societal trends that affect security concerns in and around school buses and previews his de-escalation session at STN EXPO Indy in June.

Read more at stnonline.com/tag/security.

Safety & security is the focus for STN’s May issue and the annual NASDPTS survey is gearing up to record how bad illegal passing is still today. Also, details were released on the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, but questions arise on the feasibility of rapid electrification.

Author and speaker Jason Hewlett, who will be presenting the entertaining, musical keynote “The Promise” at STN EXPO Indy in June, discusses what current events like Will Smith’s slap can teach the student transportation industry about fulfilling promises to ourselves, our teams, and the families and students we serve.

Read more at stnonline.com.

Exciting things happening at STN! The upcoming May issue covers many exciting topics such as smart cameras that can capture actions and provide training opportunities. Be sure to check out our site stnonline.com for numerous scholarship opportunities to attend STN EXPO in Indy or Reno. 

Judith Crawford, CEO of the U.S.’s fourth-largest school bus contractor Beacon Mobility, discusses the importance of training and partnerships, marketplace trends, and how to maximize support for both her teams and the school districts they serve.

Read more at stnonline.com/tag/people. 

The electric buzz continues to spread as more districts, notably those in New York and Boston, embrace EV implementation. Conversations on replacing buses intensify as gas prices rise and federal clean bus funding grows.

Eric Little, transportation director for Baldwin County Schools in Georgia, discusses collaboration with his superintendent, efforts to combat the driver shortage in the district, and plans to use federal funding for electric school buses.

Read more at stnonline.com/tag/electric-buses.

David Hartzell, director of transportation for Harrison School District Two in Colorado Springs and president of the Colorado Pupil Transportation, discusses the tragedy of an 11-year-old girl who was killed by her school bus as well as how student transporters are fighting through the dire driver shortage and building a team culture to keep students safe at bus stops. He also reviews the 4-day school week and electric bus plans in the state.

Lea Bogle, CEO of Premier Wireless, shares how school bus Wi-Fi and connected solutions improve onboard student safety and behavioral issues, as well as federal funding options.  

Read more at stnonline.com/safety.

Industry veteran Nicole Portee discusses starting as assistant superintendent of operations for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina as well as the teamwork and technology necessary to support students at the 17th largest district in the U.S. Read more about her at stnonline.com/go/nov18.

Tony Civitella, president & CEO of technology provider Transfinder, talks about fleet optimization’s overall benefits on a transportation operation.

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