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I Hadn’t Thought of That … Student Discipline Strategies for the New School Year

With the start of the new school year, transportation contractors continue to face challenges with student discipline on the school bus. Clear policies and p...

Managing Bad Behavior on the School Bus

Although some behavioral issues may be resolved with ease, others may warrant disciplinary action. Transportation providers can manage behavior issues on the...

Navigating Workplace Conflict with Mediation and Investigation Strategies

Choosing between mediation and investigation for workplace issues depends on the nature and severity of the problem. Here's an overview to help you understan...

8 Strategies for Constructive Performance Reviews

Employee performance evaluations, when conducted thoughtfully, are not just a yearly ritual but a powerful catalyst for growth and development. In this guide...

Update on Mask Requirements in Pennsylvania

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, views about mask requirements have been a divisive issue highlighting the competing interests of individual fre...

Preparing Your Business to Transition to a New Future

It’s always a good time to think about succession planning and long term goals. Now, with the uncertainty that 2020 has brought, it’s as good a time as any t...

FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Begins in January 2020

On December 5, 2016, the FMCSA published a final rule, which amended the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to establish requirements for a Commercial ...

Confidentiality – FERPA/IDEA/HIPAA and More

For school bus contractors, proper access to and handling of confidential student information is important. This is especially true when dealing with special...

Act 24 Lifetime Ban - Evlauating Criminal History When Hiring

School bus contractors and school districts are all familiar with the disqulifying offenses listed in 24 P.S. §1-111€ and know that the words of the statute ...

Social Media and School Bus Drivers

Social media has become an integral part of daily life for most individuals. As a result, it is seemingly impossible to go through the day without utilizing ...

Controlling the School Bus Environment

How school bus contractors respond when a student acts out on the school bus is a balancing act of knowledge, training, and consistency. School bus contract...

State Laws Legalizing Medical Marijuana: What Does it Mean for School Bus Contractors?

Across the nation there are currently 24 states that have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes. Medicinal marijuana can be used as a treatment for mult...

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