JUNE 2022 | CONTENTS
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COVER STORY
14 IC Bus Helps British Columbia School Districts Go Electric
In the move toward vehicle electrification , the pupil transportation industry has been one of the first to see widespread adoption . Electrification is the way of the future , and school buses will be front and center in that journey
FEATURES
18 Learning From a Moment of Trauma
It was February 9 , 2004 . A gunman opened fire in my daughter ’ s high school
By Peter Mannella
20 Q & A : David Cooper of DHS / TSA
School BUSRide spoke with David Cooper , industry engagement manager for the U . S . Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration , about the role of DHS / TSA in pupil transportation , the many programs which are specialized for pupil transportation , and how school bus professionals can be proactive in security matters
22 Successful Electric School Bus Fleet Adoption Starts with the Right Partner
The right partner can help set school districts up for long-term success with electrification . That starts with charging
By Mike Millar
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COLUMNS
6 FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF By Richard G . Tackett
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