STS Highlights: March 2023

This year, I’ve been focused on the concept of Spring Cleaning. I’m doing it more than I ever have before at both home and work. It’’s oddly fulfilling, easily scalable, and 100% controllable within my life. It provides a simple task with a positive outcome.

Spring cleaning is not new. Cleaning, repairing, and organizing encourages a fresh start with the new season, and the concept easily transitions to a bus garage BECAUSE cleaning promotes maintenance and safety. Cleaning and disinfecting is a simple task that protects against contagions. Do your drivers clean and disinfect?

Appreciatively,
Patrick

School Bus Cleaning & Disinfecting

School transportation departments are in a unique position to provide a very effective strategy for slowing the spread of ANY illness with a consistent disinfection protocol.

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NAPT Road Show

The Road Show is an intimate event, designed to foster strategic conversations, align professional insights, and examine the common issues faced in pupil transportation.

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More Daylight Can Improve Mental Health

Some people react to the shorter daylight hours in winter differently than others. For those who experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), more daylight in Spring helps significantly.

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A Trend Toward Telecommuting

Companies are embracing the remote, telecommuting, and hybrid employment models in 2023. Support your workforce with online training!

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Just for Fun: Best U.S. National Parks in Spring

I’d like to share this list of the 10 Best National Parks to Visit in March 2023 from EarthTrekkers.com.

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NAPT Certification

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• Increase Earning Potential
• Update Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Build Professional Credibility
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Spring cleaning is a tradition in many households because cleaning, repairing, and organizing encourages a fresh start with the new season. This concept easily transitions to a bus garage and promotes maintenance and safety. Do your drivers clean and disinfect?

Cleaning and disinfecting is a simple task that protects against contagions. School transportation departments are in a unique position to provide a very effective strategy for slowing the spread of ANY illness with a consistent disinfection protocol for the school bus fleet.

School Training Solutions is proud to provide a FREE School Bus Cleaning & Disinfecting infographic.

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STS Highlights: February 2023

Black History Month remains a time to honor the contributions and legacy of African Americans from activists and civil rights pioneers to leaders in industry, politics, science, and culture. The month-long celebration drives conversations about diversity and inclusivity. February is our shortest month of the year and thematically, the busiest. In addition to Black History Month, we also have Valentine’s Day, Random Acts of Kindness Month, and Canned Food Month. Please utilize the resources I’ve curated below. I plan to focus on:

• Promoting diversity and inclusivity
• Practicing sexual harassment awareness
• Engaging in random acts of kindness
• Providing a local food pantry with donated canned goods

Appreciatively,
Patrick

Celebrate Black History

Multiple U.S. Government entities joined in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.

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Support a Local Food Pantry

FoodPantries.org is not associated with any government agency or nonprofit. Find and connect with a local food pantry to learn about upcoming food distributions, apply for assistance, or make donations.

Your Local Food Pantry

Random Acts of Kindness

Spread kindness all month, and join the annual Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK DAY) celebration on February 17th!

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Diversity Training

Embrace diversity, communication, tolerance, and respect.

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FREE Valentine’s Day Cards

Download, print and hand out these free Valentine’s Day cards!

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Infographic

Learn about 5 types of sexual harassment found in the workplace.

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Sexual Harassment Awareness Training

Learn how to fight sexual harassment in the workplace with these courses.

• Introduction to Sexual Harassment
• Sexual Harassment Awareness Overview
• Sexual Harassment in the Office
• Sexual Harassment: Prevention and Response

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NAPT Certification

Become certified and proudly use your designation to show your commitment to your career and the pupil transportation profession.

• Earn Competitive Advantage
• Increase Earning Potential
• Update Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Build Professional Credibility
• Network within the Industry

NAPT Certification

Take the Flu Seriously!

GET THE SHOT! Flu viruses are constantly changing so it’s not unusual for new variants to appear. A lot of research goes into each year’s vaccine. The best way to reduce the risk of flu and its serious complications is by getting vaccinated each year.

CDC Influenza Resources

Respiratory Illness

Prevention measures are largely the same for ANY respiratory illness. Get vaccinated and boosted.

Celebrate Black History Month with Diversity & Inclusivity

Black History Month began in 1976 to honor the accomplishments of black Americans throughout history. Today, Black History Month remains a time to honor the contributions and legacy of African Americans from activists and civil rights pioneers to leaders in industry, politics, science, and culture. The month-long celebration drives conversations about diversity and inclusivity.

• Diversity focuses on introducing a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and differences into your office culture.
• Inclusivity focuses on making sure all diversity is truly valued and all employees feel involved, respected, and treated fairly.

This month is the perfect time to further embrace cultural diversity, multiculturalism, tolerance, and acceptance in the workplace.

Seek diversity,
Patrick Willi

STS Highlights: December 2022

Free Training to Fight Human Trafficking from Busing on the Lookout (BOTL)

A very busy travel season is days away. As we are ALL on the road, remember to watch for signs of human trafficking and report as necessary. Human trafficking is inherently a hard topic to talk about or even acknowledge. This BLOG post discusses a free training program and certification that should be completed by, frankly, everyone.

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Buses of Christmas Past

Explore the evolution of school buses – from the horse-drawn carriage to the modern school bus.

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Best Practices if Pulled Over

If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer, follow these best practices.

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Autism and the School Bus

With the increase of children identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder, consider these behavior management techniques for those who ride the school bus.

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History of Pupil Transportation

Children have been transported to schools by unique vehicles since the 1880s. See the progression in this quick video.

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