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May 2005
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Rising Fuel Prices a Big Burden for
Pupil Transportation

Skyrocketing diesel prices forcing school districts to further
tighten purse strings

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Many Head Start Questions Need
Answers in Coming Year

Agencies sound off on transportation compliance issues related to child obesity and seating, 15-passenger vans and collaboration with school districts

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Similar Industry Issues Resound North of Border
Pupil transportation in Canada faces down child safety restraint systems, student safety, funding and driver retention

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Fixed Contracts, Variable Costs
Challenging for Contractors

Back from Chapter 11, Atlantic Express CEO Domenic Gatto comments on the industry in STN's monthly Presidential Series

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Keeping School Bus Cool
As temperatures begin to rise, so does the need for reliable air conditioning systems on school buses


Michigan Governor Proposes School Bus Inspection Cuts

Report Outlines Best Practices of Homeless Transportation; Schools Call for Assistance

Photo courtesy of DeKalb County, Ga., Schools

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Project Aims at Outfitting School Buses with Technological Advances

California Bill Aims at Cleaner Fleets in Rural School Districts

Montana Bill Targets School Bus Stop Arm Violators

Magazine Ad Campaign on School Bus Safety Lobbies Media, Public

Oregon Bill Debates Mandatory Lap Belts on School Buses

CARB Considers Adopting Clean Fleet Rule

6 Commentary by Bill Paul
8 Letters to the Editor
46 STN Product Index
47 Community Calendar
48 Perspective by Ryan Gray
50 Business News
55 Classified Ads
58 Back of the Bus
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