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Employee Handbooks - Drug and Alcohol Policies
As we approach the end of the school year, school bus operators are already planning work that must be done over the summer months. For most operators, the s...
Audio/Video Recording by Students on the School Bus
School bus drivers know that nearly every school bus is equipped with audio/video recording equipment. Drivers also know that most students travel with a ce...
Overtime and Blended Rates
In school bus operations, most employees are part-time drivers that do not exceed 40 hours of work in a workweek; however, nearly all contractors have some f...
Components of Indemnity
As we head into spring, many transportation contractors are working on final details of contract renewals with their school districts. When reviewing terms o...
Minimum Insurance Requirements for PA Operators
Insurance requirements for school bus operators often times differ from state-to-state. Some states have specific requirements for school buses used in home-...
State Advocacy for School Bus Contractors
The RC Kelly team participated in another successful NSTA Bus In on Capitol Hill earlier this month. As we all reflect on the importance of establishing conn...
RC Kelly Law Attends National School Transportation Association Capitol Hill Day
RC Kelly Law Associates is proud to have joined the National School Transportation Association in its annual Bus-In advocacy visit to legislators in Washingt...
Last Chance Agreements
As school bus operators know, managing employees is no easy task. When employee disciplinary issues arise, many school bus operators get stumped on what type...
Effective State Advocacy – Gearing Up For PSBA Legislative Day
On March 24, 2026, RC Kelly Law will participate in the Pennsylvania School Bus Association’s (PSBA’s) annual Legislative Day at the Capitol in Harrisburg, P...
Positive Drug Tests – SAP Program and Return to Duty
When a school bus driver fails a drug or alcohol test, refuses to submit to required testing, or otherwise violates U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) d...
Pennsylvania Act 56 and Lost Revenue Days
Snowstorms, extreme cold, and other weather-related events continue to affect school operations across Pennsylvania. In response, school districts often canc...
Hours of Service Considerations for Spring Trips
The 2025-2026 school year is already half-way over, and for many contractors this means peak sports and activities season is only right around the corner. As...