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We discuss implementation strategies used to bring PBIS to the school bus. We cover initial planning, communication and training to staff and students as well as share some tips on what we should have thought of. This is a great episode to listen to if you are looking for strategies to reward positive behaviors! 

With school transportation teams across the nation facing staffing shortages, alternative transportation partners like ALC Schools offer temporary and long term solutions to help support these challenges. On this episode we talk to part of the ALC team to find out more about  how they can help.

We hear from First Light Safety Products on some really interesting new products that are on the market and available now that are making school buses safer for students and creating more visibility to other motorists on the road. 

The 30th episode, we discuss the aftermath of the past year and how COVID-19 has impacted the student transportation industry. We discuss silver linings, how student transportation departments should plan for the upcoming 21/22 school year. There's a lot to unpack and look into as we prepare for the next few months. 

There are hundreds of specifications that are available when building a school bus. We talk about how to navigate the options, how to understand your department needs and how to ensure you are able to maximize the funding available when it comes time to purchase school buses. 

We cover the new FMCSA MAP-21 requirements as well as the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. This affects ALL CDL holders. We cover the training topics, what you should be doing from an organizational standpoint and how to get your team in compliance for the Clearinghouse that went into effect, January of 2020. 

 A few Transportation Directors from Arizona, join the show to talk about transportation challenges, building a strong team culture and give us an insightful look into a day in life of a Transportation Director. There is some great information in here for any aspiring leaders that want to move up in this industry. 

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