The Oregon-Davis School Board members discussed the purchase of school buses when they met last week.
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North Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Bus Purchase
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board members approved the purchase of new buses for the corporation, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Bus Purchases
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is updating its bus fleet. The school board recently approved the purchase of three 78-passenger IC Collins buses from Midwest Transit. The total cost ended up being just over $278,000, after trade-in allowances for three 2009 buses.
Continue readingProposed Student, Employee Handbook Updates Presented to Eastern Pulaski School Board
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is looking to move bus stops off of highways. A proposed update to the transportation handbook would eliminate all highway stops both in and out of town, according to the draft minutes from last week’s school board meeting. Another change would offer more guidance on when drivers should use the buses’ strobe lights.
Continue readingKnox, Oregon-Davis Updating School Bus Fleets
New school buses are coming to Knox and Oregon-Davis. The Knox School Board recently approved the purchase of two Blue Bird buses from MacAllister Transportation. They’ll end up costing just over $201,000, after the trade-in of three old buses.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Bus Purchases
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is getting a couple of new school buses. The school board Tuesday approved the purchase of two 78-passenger buses from Midwest Transit.
Continue readingCulver Schools Transportation Director Discusses Bus Routes with School Board
The Culver School Board Monday learned about the process of getting students to and from school. Transportation Director Paul Widman detailed the different school bus routes, using the corporation’s route mapping software.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Purchase of Two Minibuses
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is getting some new vehicles. The school board Monday approved the purchase of two white minibuses through Midwest Transit.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Reorganize, Consider Financial Items Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will hold its first meeting of the year tonight. It will be the board’s first meeting since Dara Chezem officially took over as superintendent on January 1.
Continue readingPreschool Transportation Issues Have Knox School Officials Calling for Changes in State Law
Knox school officials hope action from state lawmakers will allow them to resume offering preschool transportation.
Continue readingWinamac High School Principal’s Resignation to be Considered by Eastern Pulaski School Board
The resignation of Winamac High School’s longtime principal will be up for approval during tonight’s Eastern Pulaski School Board meeting.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Purchase of Two School Buses
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is getting a couple of new buses. On Monday, the school board approved the purchase of two buses from IC Collins for a total cost of just over $197,000, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman. She says the buses will come equipped with stop arm cameras.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Bus Purchases
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is getting a couple new school buses. The school board voted Monday to buy the two buses through Midwest Transit. “We had approval for a 78-passenger bus and then a 48-passenger bus,” explains Superintendent Dan Foster, “and that replaces one of our smaller buses that we use right now. It goes daily to Logansport. Actually, surprisingly, the prices weren’t much different for a 48-passenger to a 78-passenger.”
School Bus Safety
The new design of many school buses is causing some concerns about safety. A feature that was installed to give drivers more warning that children are in the area and the bus is about to stop is not being heeded.
In the past, when a bus would stop the arm would come out and the red lights would flash in unison. Now buses feature flashing yellow lights while the driver is coming to a stop, and once they stop completely they hit a button to put out the arm and start the red lights. Continue reading
Knox School Board Updated on Kindergarten Family Night, Approves Rainy Day Fund Transfer
Future Knox kindergarten students had the chance to meet their teachers and learn about their new school. Superintendent A.J. Gappa estimates 65 potential students and their families attended the elementary school’s recent kindergarten family night. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves Bus Purchases
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is getting a couple new school buses, as well as a new van. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Consider Bus Bids, Get Update from SCILL Center
Bids for new school buses will be accepted by the Culver School Board this evening. Continue reading
West Central School Board Approves Bus Purchases
The West Central School Corporation is getting a couple new buses. Superintendent Don Street says the school board approved the purchases last week. Continue reading
2017 N.J.-S.P. Budget Approved
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s 2017 budget was approved this week. On Monday, the Starke County Council approved a resolution setting the appropriations and tax rates in the district. Then on Tuesday, it was the school board’s turn to consider several budget items. Continue reading
School Starts Tomorrow, Watch out for Students and Buses
Be on the lookout for kids walking or biking to school as school gets underway for another year for many area school corporations tomorrow.
School bus safety is important. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, buses are built to be safer than the average passenger car. School bus drivers are required to receive special security and medical training, and undergo regular drug and alcohol testing to provide a safe ride for your child.
