Disagreements happen every day, especially at the workplace. Mark Hinson, chief of HR for Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Thornton, Colo., said that's OK as long as the conflict is healthy and immediately addressed rather than avoided. But often conflict is allowed to fester and grow like a disease.

The TSD Conference held in Frisco, Texas, kicked off today with a general session on the hot topic of seclusion and restraint of students with special needs on the school bus — and when seclusion can turn into a violation of a child’s rights and needs.

School attorney Peggy A. Burns, and human resources expert Mark Hinson shared insights into the types of questions student transporters must ask when preparing to launch investigations during a session on Saturday at the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Preschoolers National Conference in Frisco, Texas.

Jesse Hill and Myra Walstead were awarded the first place trophy at a banquet honoring all participants in the 16th Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo held Saturday in Frisco, Texas, as part of the 22nd Transporting Students with Special Needs and Preschoolers National Conference (TSD).