Maine’s public schools now have two choices when making operational decisions about school buses.
Posted in Aroostook County, Featured, News & Views, Transportation
Note: This dispatch was updated on April 5 at 9:13 a.m. to correct an error in information supplied about registration.
The Maine Association for Pupil Transportation is sponsoring six free conferences this spring in every Maine region to provide training to transportation personnel in all Maine school districts.
The School Bus Purchase Program award list for 2012-13 bus purchases is now available on the Maine Department of Education’s Pupil Transportation website.
School districts on the list are approved to purchase the bus or buses listed. Those districts not on the list can apply for the 2013-14 cycle of bus purchase funds between Nov. 1 and 25, 2012.
Posted in Administrators, Featured, Funding, Transportation
About 81 percent of Maine students rely on the school bus to get them to school each day ready to learn.
And for good reason.
Posted in Featured, Multimedia, Students, Transportation
The National Association for Pupil Transportation and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools have teamed up to offer free training on effectively addressing bullying on the school bus and at bus stops.
Posted in Featured, Transportation
Note: The following notice was sent to Maine school superintendents on Dec. 6, 2011.
The School Bus Purchase Program due date has been extended from November 25, 2011 to December 9, 2011. Applications received after December 9 will be declined for Cycle FY2012-2013 Round 1 review. Also, please recall that while Round 2 review is possible during late spring, it is not guaranteed as it is subject to bus cancellations and available funding.
Posted in Administrators, Dispatches, Transportation
Transfinder, the Student Routing and Transportation Management software system the Department of Education offers to school districts at no cost, has upgraded to a new version with expanded capabilities.
Posted in Administrators, Featured, Somerset County, Transportation
A pilot program that could allow Maine schools to refurbish mid-life buses in need of major structural repairs will get underway Nov. 1, when public schools can begin applying to participate.
Posted in Featured, Transportation
Gov. Paul LePage has signed a proclamation that makes Friday, Oct. 21 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day.
Posted in Featured, Transportation
National School Bus Safety Week will raise awareness about safety on the school bus and challenge students to create posters promoting a special safety-related theme.
Posted in Featured, Transportation
Beatrice Rafferty School students perform a Passamaquoddy song.
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