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Federal School Bus Replacement Rebate Program announced
The United States Environmental Protection Agency will again make funds available for the School Bus Replacements Rebate Program beginning this fall. This is the second time the EPA will open the...
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Schools recognize National School Bus Safety Week, Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Schools in Maine and across the nation are recognizing National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 20 through 24. During the same week, schools will acknowledge the importance of bus drivers to a student’s...
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Reminder to superintendents surveys due
The following reminder was sent via Priority Notice to all Maine superintendents on Friday, Oct. 17. Dear Superintendents, I am writing to remind you to please complete two surveys that will greatly...
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Maine DOE provides resources to help schools keep students safe
In light of several high profile incidents in Maine involving threats to schools, the Department is reminding districts of the many resources it has already available to support schools in their...
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Requirements change for bus driver physicals
The Maine DOE has updated its physical form for bus drivers, which can be found here on the Department’s website along with instructions. The physical and related form can now be completed by a...
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Maine team drives away champions of national bus roadeo
Lisa Gadway and Gregg McGoff from the Fairfield-based MSAD 49 recently earned first place for their performance in the 18th Annual National Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo, held at the Frisco...
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Commissioner’s Update – April 9, 2015
From the Maine Department of Education AUGUSTA – Maine’s high school graduation rate has hit an all-time high, as has the percentage of students who are either economically disadvantaged or have a...
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Maine DOE announces school transportation software that’s going places
A new and important release of Transfinder school transportation software is scheduled for June 20, 2015. Transfinder Routefinder Pro Version 12.0 is the largest release in the 27-year history of...
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Commissioner’s Conference
In case you missed the 104th Annual Commissioner’s Conference, here is a recap with valuable links. Acting Commissioner of Education, Thomas Desjardin opened and closed the conference at Sunday River...
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Safety top focus at school transportation conference
School transportation directors, supervisors, mechanics, bus drivers, and computer technicians from all over Maine will be traveling to Sugarloaf Mountain for the annual intensive training on school...
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Data reports deadline extensions and reminders
The following Priority Notice was sent to transportation directors on Thursday, July 30. Dear Transportation Directors and Business Managers, The following data reports have upcoming deadlines and/or...
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Transportation conference focuses on transporting Maine’s most precious cargo...
Over 400 school transportation staff throughout Maine attended the 44th Annual School Transportation Safety Conference at Sugarloaf this summer. Each year school transportation teams come together to...
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Be safe in sharing the road with school buses
In Maine, about 80 percent of students ride the school bus, and this ridership is high compared to 50 percent national student ridership. During the school year in Maine, about 140,000 children are...
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School bus replacement and retrofit rebate program
The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) is now accepting applications for the 2015 School Bus Replacement and Retrofit Funding opportunity. This is a...
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School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day acknowledges the importance of school bus drivers to a student’s education and will be held this Friday, Oct. 23 on the last day of National School Bus Safety week....
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Students recognize National School Bus Safety Week
Students and schools across the nation are recognizing 2015 National School Bus Safety Week Oct. 19-23. The theme for this year’s safety week is “Be Smart – Be Seen, I wait in a safe place!” In Maine,...
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Walking School Bus Program application deadline
The Maine Walking School Bus Program continues to provide support to local schools on many fronts aimed to help Maine school children stay safe, keep physically active, increase learning, and promote...
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National school transportation conference focuses on safety and federal updates
School buses are an iconic symbol that represents access to education in the United States. Right now, as they are, school buses are by far the safest way for students to travel to and from school. The...
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EPA rebates will help Fairfield and Gray purchase clean diesel school buses
The following news release was issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s New England Regional Office on March 4. Two school districts in Maine will receive a total of $40,000 to help pay for...
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Transportation departments invited to participate in national safety survey
While school buses remain incredibly safe, students are most vulnerable when they are outside the bus and within in the danger zone. This is why Maine school bus drivers have been invited to collect...
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