This message was sent to ##Email##. To advertise in this publication please click here
 
 
 
 
Sept. 29, 2020
 
 
 
 
NAPT MEMBER NEWS
 
 
New NAPT Publication on the Way
NAPT
The NAPT and Foundation Boards believe the challenges we face these days can best be served by better communications tailored specifically to the needs of our members. So, we are collaborating with a respected national publisher to create a comprehensive portfolio of integrated digital media products and services, including our own magazine, called SchoolBUSRide.

SchoolBUSRide will feature in-depth coverage of federal and state activities; up-to-the minute regulatory and compliance coverage; exclusive columns by leading industry experts; vehicle and product field tests; equipment road tests; new product and service information; custom research and analysis; and editorial content by trusted industry thought leaders throughout North America. Our goal is to make SchoolBUSRide the leading source of industry, and particularly industry association, news.

Watch your in-box; the first issue will arrive soon.
 
 
 
 
Dr. Linda Bluth Joins the NAPT team
NAPT
Dr. Linda Bluth is joining the NAPT staff as our Special Needs Transportation Consultant. Linda’s qualifications are unmatched: she is not only a former President of NAPT (she’s also in our Hall of Fame), she is a certified school administrator (superintendent, elementary & middle principal, K-12 special education) and a certified supervisor of school transportation. She is and has been for a long time the “go to” national expert on the transportation of students with disabilities and their related special needs.

Among her initial assignments will be updating the NAPT manual, “Transporting Children with Disabilities, 5th Edition,” writing articles for NAPT publications, creating new training, presenting webinars, collaborating with state affiliates and associations, and providing technical assistance to NAPT members.

“I am excited to continue my passion, work and interest in the transportation for students with disabilities and special needs”, Linda said in announcing her exclusive affiliation with NAPT. “I am really looking forward to helping the association continue to help its members.”

Expect to see Linda online soon – and don’t hesitate to contact her via email (linda.bluth@napt.org) or telephone (800-989-NAPT). She’s looking forward to working with you.
 
 
Keep Your NAPT® Member Profile Up-to-Date
NAPT

Now is a great time to log in to the NAPT® website and update your member profile!

Once you're logged in:

  1. View and update your personal information — it's quick and simple. As soon as you log in, you'll see all of your information and have the ability to make edits as necessary.
  2. Upload a professional photo to display in your profile that will be visible in the Online Member Directory.
  3. Provide a brief professional biography in the space provided so we can learn a little more about you.
  4. Select your Directory Category by clicking on "My Directory Options" and selecting the appropriate organization type.

Log in today! Please contact headquarters at 800.989.6278 if you need assistance logging in to the system.

 
 
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
IR Thermometer with audible alerts
The Safety Vision IR Thermometer is used to measure passengers’ temperature quickly and easily as they board the bus or enter the building. Scanning any part of the face or hand, temperature readings are displayed on the LED screen, in addition to an audible voice that states if the person’s temperature is within range.
LEARN MORE
 
 
Connect with NAPT
NAPT
Let NAPT help you stay in touch with colleagues and up-to-date on industry news and interesting stories from around the nation.
  • Like NAPT on Facebook
  • Follow NAPT on Twitter
  • Connect with NAPT on LinkedIn
 
 
INDUSTRY NEWS
 
 
House passes key clean transportation and climate legislation
U.S. PIRG
The U.S. House passed a major piece of legislation that marks meaningful progress on clean energy and climate. The "Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act" reduces greenhouse gas emissions and accelerates vehicle electrification. It also modernizes and bolsters funding authorizations for clean energy research and development programs — including solar energy, wind energy, energy storage and other Department of Energy programs.
READ MORE
 
 
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
 
 
 
 
Driver: School buses running smoothly, social distancing is working
WCBD
School officials say social distancing on school buses is working and bus operations are running smoothly this year in Berkeley County. "As Mr. Terri always says… safety, safety, safety," said Patrick Hernandez, who drives a bus for Westview schools. He says safety is – and always has been – their top priority. He reached out to News 2 to say things were running smoothly so far this semester.
READ MORE
 
 
Most are sending their kids back to school if they're open
Rasmussen Reports
Just over half of Americans report that schools are open for in-person teaching where they live, and most parents in these communities are sending their kids back to school despite the lingering coronavirus threat. Perhaps in part that's because parents question whether at-home learning is working. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 54% of American Adults say schools are open for in-person learning in their community. Thirty-three percent (33%) say they are not, while 13% are not sure.
READ MORE
 
 
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
 
 
Your Ad Here
Reach thousands of NAPT members and subscribers, with advertising opportunities in this exclusive publication! Connect with highly-defined buyers and maximize your brand exposure.
LEARN MORE
World’s Most Eco-Friendly Bus Wash System
Wash a School Bus in less than 5 minutes! Using only 5 gallons of water and 1 ounce of soap per minute, walk around the bus applying soap and the second time using fresh water, all automated. We are the world’s most economical, ecological and efficient bus wash system!
LEARN MORE
 
 
Recruiting custodial staff for Provinces school buses still ongoing
VOCM
Work is still be doing done to recruit custodial staff to manage the cleaning of the province's school buses. Several new buses have been purchased for the province to use, and government hopes to have them ready for the road as soon as possible. NAPE represents many of the bus operators across the province. President Jerry Earle says he can’t comment on the entirety of operators in the province because in some areas the service is contracted out.
READ MORE
 
 
School attendance in the COVID era: What counts as 'present'?
NPR
From shiny red pencils reading "My Attendance Rocks!" to countless plaques and ribbons and trophies and certificates and gold stars: For as long as anyone can remember, taking attendance — and rewarding kids for simply showing up — is a time-honored school ritual.
READ MORE
 
 
US parents delaying preschool and kindergarten amid pandemic
The Washington Post
Claire Reagan was feeling overwhelmed as her oldest child’s first day of kindergarten approached and with a baby on the way. The 5-year-old boy has autism, and she worried he would struggle with juggling in-person and virtual learning, and that she wouldn’t have enough time to give him the help he needs. So she decided to wait a year before sending him to school.
READ MORE
 
 
House easily passes stopgap funding bill, averting shutdown
The Associated Press
In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout. The stopgap measure will keep federal agencies fully up and running into December, giving lame-duck lawmakers time to digest the election and decide whether to pass the annual government funding bills by then or kick them to the next administration. The budget year ends Sept. 30.
READ MORE
 
 
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
 
 
 
 
Ransomware attacks take on new urgency ahead of vote
The New York Times
A Texas company that sells software that cities and states use to display results on election night was hit by ransomware last week, the latest of nearly a thousand such attacks over the past year against small towns, big cities and the contractors who run their voting systems.
READ MORE
 
 
What does in-person school look like in the COVID-19 era? Here's a look inside.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Principal Kyle McDonough spent his summer drawing up plans, measuring rooms, and putting precautions in place to prepare to open the 461-student school. Most surrounding districts chose to open the year virtually, but Nativity parents overwhelmingly wanted in-person instruction, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia offered a playbook, and McDonough has luxuries unavailable to public schools, including the ability to limit admissions.
READ MORE
 
 
Social distancing on a school bus? Drivers during COVID-19 have new jobs, if they're working at all
Northern Public Radio
The majority of Illinois students are still learning remotely so there hasn’t been much need for school buses. Unfortunately, that means in many school districts there has been no need for bus drivers either. Ladel Cass is a northern Illinois general manager at busing provider First Student. He oversees 10 districts and says only around 30% are driving their normal routes right now.
READ MORE
 
 
MAPC receives grant for electric school bus expansion
Gannett Co., Inc.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council, a regional planning agency that serves residents in the greater Boston area, announced on Sept. 21 it has received state funding to develop a regional procurement model that would support expansion of electric battery school bus service across Massachusetts. MAPC shares the grant with primary grant recipient Highland Electric Transportation, which currently provides the Beverly Public School District with one electric bus.
READ MORE
 
 
How transportation at Greece CSD has changed in the pandemic
Spectrum News
Robert Bentley knows how to make a good impression on the kids he drives to school in Greece. At first sight, their favorite thing about him might just be his hair. "His mohawk. It looks so cool," said second grader Britney Lomax. "Because it's yellow. One of my favorite colors," said Jackson Almekinder. For the last five years, Bentley has been a bus driver. He makes it his mission to connect with kids even further.
READ MORE
 
 
What a diverse group of 20 school districts are doing right in their COVID-19 reopening plans
The 74
In many school systems, the 2020-2021 academic year was thrown off course before it even started. Large urban districts made a rapid shift to all-remote learning when the COVID case counts started climbing in late summer. In the months since, labor strife, health fears, legal battles and technology glitches have dominated the headlines. In a global pandemic, the best-laid plans can quickly fall apart. But students and educators need not weather a rocky return to school. Districts across the country have devised new ways of supporting students, connecting with families and measuring progress despite the disruptions caused by the pandemic.
READ MORE
 
 
What we know about coronavirus cases in K-12 schools so far
The New York Times
Schools are not islands, and so it was inevitable that when students and teachers returned this fall to classrooms, coronavirus cases would follow them. But more than a month after the first school districts welcomed students back for in-person instruction, it is nearly impossible to tally a precise figure of how many cases have been identified in schools.
READ MORE
 
 
What Ruth Bader Ginsburg meant to education
Education Week
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a pioneer in the women's rights movement and the second woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, died Friday at age 87 due to complications of pancreatic cancer. On education issues arising during her 27 years on the court, Ginsburg was a stalwart vote for sex equity in schools, expansive desegregation remedies, strict separation of church and state, and, in a memorable dissent, against broader drug testing of students.
READ MORE
 
 
Why having a diverse network is a good thing for every leader
Forbes (commentary)
Janette Braverman, a contributor for Forbes, writes: "I began diversifying my network at a very young age and have not stopped. Start early, and be open to connecting often with people who don't look like you! I'm intentionally connected to people who spark new ideas and perspectives. It forces me to be more creative and ensures inclusive thinking. Embracing diversity has even prompted me to learn new languages and cultures, which greatly expanded my global network."
READ MORE
 
 
How to conduct an ideal job interview, according to a forensic interviewer
Fast Company
When you're hiring a candidate for a potential role at your company, you hope they're truthful in the interview. Unfortunately, the majority of people embellish their answers. While some of these overstatements may be harmless, others might cause you to make a hiring mistake.
READ MORE
 
 
NAPT Dispatch
 
Connect with NAPT
Facebook Twitter YouTube Email
Dennis Hall, Director of Publishing, 469-420-2656 | Download media kit
Hailey Golden, Senior Education Editor, 469-420-2630 | Contribute news

National Association of Pupil Transportation
1840 Western Avenue | Albany, NY 12203
518-452-3611 | Contact Us | www.napt.org

Click here
to unsubscribe.

Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox.
ASSN PNG LOGO
ADVERTISE
SUBSCRIBE
PAST ISSUES
Published by MultiView
Powered by Multibriefs
7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX, 75063