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October 2007
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Gaining a ‘Head Start’
New workshops, collaborations and options could affect Head Start’s presence
at the 2008 conference

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In with the New
Wide range of school bus products unveiled at 2007 EXPO in Reno

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Planting the Seeds of an Idea
NAPT President-Elect Bill Tousley talks about his experiences, his goals and
the issues of an evolving industry

50 Planning a Grand Time
NAPT 33rd Annual Conference, NASDPTS meeting a microcosm of changing
pupil transportation landscape
52 NAPT Trade Show Exhibitors
60 Lean & Fit
New culture at Collins Industries results in improved efficiencies, expansion of
Type A product line
64 Tricks of the Trade
School districts have financing and leasing options when trying to secure new
school buses
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Is There Enough Green to Go Green?
STN surveys transportation officials on diesel retrofits

Proposed Rule Targets Medicaid Reimbursements for Pupil Transportation
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Collins Bus Plant to Absorb Mid Bus Manufacturing

How Kansas Took The First Step

New York Transit Agency Loses Appeal in Tripper Service Case

Michigan Drivers Learn Critical Driving Skills at Eaton Proving Grounds

Socioeconomic Integration Alternatives for Pupil Transportation

NAPT Names Top Inspectors and Technicians

Local Districts Prepare for School Bus Safety Week

What Do You Do After Almost Changing American History?

Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada Accredits, Certifies

Corbeil Bids Adieu to School Bus Market

STN ‘07 EXPO Photo Gallery

8 Publisher's Commentary by Bill Paul
10 Letters to the Editor
14 News Briefs
44 Bluth on Special Needs
58 LeMon Aid by Cal Lemon
68 Trends by Paul Overbaugh
82 Perspective
84 Business News
86 Product News
88 Crossing Guy by Ned Einstein
89 STN Crossword
90 Advertiser Index
91 Industry Calendar
92 People in the News
94 Classified Advertising
98 Back of the Bus
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