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Apr152014 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Stop-arm Camera Enforcement Program Success Stories (Part 2)

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In Part 2 of our stop-arm camera customer success stories we interviewed a Canadian School District in Wainwright, AB, who began testing Seon’s new stop-arm camera system in January of 2013. Transportation Director Chrysti Mannix gave us some insight on how she used footage from her new stop-arm camera system to convince law enforcement to work together with her on the problem. Part 2: Camera Footage Proves Stop-arm Violation Problem to Local Law Enforcement Chrysti Mannix Transportation Director | Buffalo Trails Public Schools Wainwright, AB CANADA For one Alberta Transportation Director, Chrysti Mannix of Buffalo Trails Public schools, stop-arm violators have always been a problem. But the severity of the problem in her district came to light last January when a bus driver on on

Apr142014 by Tia O'GradyNo Comments

The Deadline is up to Apply for Seon’s Anti-bullying Grant —What to Expect

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“We commend Seon on their charitable donations to selected school districts across North America that apply for Seon anti-bullying education grants. We look forward to continuing to work with them on finding new solutions to bullying problems.” — Simeon Powers, Director of Finance of The Bully Project. (more…)

Apr82014 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Stop-arm Camera Enforcement Program Success Stories (Part 1)

Customer Success Stories, School Bus, Stop-arm Cameras

Stop-arm violations continue to be a problem. Some school districts venture to say that vehicles that are illegally passing school buses are the #1 threat to student safety. According to the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation (NASDPTS) 2nd annual stop-arm survey in 2013, 88,025 vehicles passed a stopped school bus in a single day. In 2012, 9 students were killed while loading or off-loading from a school bus. Even one fatality per year is too many. (more…)

Mar182014 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Expert Advice Series: Special Needs Transportation (Part 1)

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Bio: Kala Henkensiefken is the Transportation Coordinator for Brainerd Public Schools – ISD 181 in Minnesota, and an advocate for Special Needs Transportation education and training. Kala started her career in pupil transportation in 1989 as a bus driver, and is now the current President of the Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation (MNAPT). She has served on the MNAPT Special-ed Transportation Committee since 1989, and is the current Chair for the committee. In 2013, Kala won the Peter J. Grandolfo Memorial Award of Excellence in recognition of her achievements in Special-ed Transportation. (more…)