School Bus Fleet, February 2021
2 WWW SCHOOLBUSFLEET COM SCHOOL BUS FLEET FEBRUARY 2021 FEBRUARY 2021 DEPARTMENTS 20 14 40 Cover photo courtesy QStraint FEATURES 14 20 26 30 PANDEMIC CHANGES PROCEDURES FOR MANY SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENT TRANSPORTERS Half of survey respondents report additional tasks ranging from increasing cleaning and sanitizing of buses to wearing masks and PPE to conducting temperature screening of students By Nicole Schlosser Executive Editor 7 STRATEGIES FOR HELPING SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS ADJUST TO COVID SAFETY MEASURES Communication best practices include partnering with special education department staff to develop plans based on Individualized Education Programs Story boards and reward systems for mask wearing and social distancing are some recommended steps for reinforcement By Lynda Van Kuren LOWER COSTS WITH THE RIGHT MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Using the best suited vehicle lift wheel service equipment and tire balancers and changers is key to saving money and keeping buses on the road By Doug Spiller 5 TIPS FOR DELIVERING SCHOOL BUS WI FI DURING THE PANDEMIC As many school districts use buses as mobile hotspots in communities where a significant number of students are without reliable connectivity suppliers and school district officials share best practices for optimal service delivery By Sadiah Thompson Assistant Editor contents COMMUNITY 4 EDITORS NOTE 6 A New Administration Promises Support for Our Most Vulnerable NEWS 8 NASDPTS Leader to Retire Sharing Drivers to Ensure Pay BUSINESS 32 FIVE QUESTIONS 34 Jason Gillis on Electric Buses Pandemic Protocols ADVERTISER INDEX 37 NSTA ADVOCACY IN ACTION 38 Will the Vaccine Open More School Bus Doors in 2021 GUEST EDITORIAL 40 Propane Industry Offering More Innovations for School Buses CLASSIFIEDS 42 SNAPSHOTS 44
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