A Certified Safety Committee is a group of management and employee staff that work to identify workplace hazards and risks and implement solutions aimed at removing or minimizing the likelihood of injury or loss.
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With the start of the new school year, transportation contractors continue to face challenges with student discipline on the school bus. Clear policies and practices are important when addressing student misconduct.
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Although some behavioral issues may be resolved with ease, others may warrant disciplinary action. Transportation providers can manage behavior issues on the bus using standard disciplinary procedures; however, there are additional considerations that come into play when a student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Let’s discuss key considerations for managing student behavior on the school bus, including general discipline protocols and procedural safeguards for students with di...
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Polaris Industries will pay $55,000 after penalizing a pregnant employee for medically necessary absences and refusing accommodations—a violation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
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As a school bus contractor, ensuring that your drivers meet all federal and state safety regulations is one of the most critical parts of your operation. In recent years, much attention has been given to the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, an online system that tracks drug and alcohol violations for commercial drivers. However, many school bus contractors may not know that they are still required to run manual inquiries on certain CDL drivers. If your new driver has experience under anothe...
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RC Kelly Law Attends National School Transportation Association's 2025 Annual Meeting and Convention
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RC Kelly Law is excited to attend the 2025 School Transportation Association of Massachusetts's Annual Convention & Trade Show this week!
If you are attending, make sure to stop by our booth to say hi, and plan to attend our session "Update on Federal and State Laws Impacting School Bus Drivers and the Industry" tomorrow July 29th at 9:00 AM.
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