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School bus maintenance insights for 2024
The 2025 School Bus Fleet survey highlights significant trends in school bus maintenance for the 2024-25 school year. Notably, propane usage surged by 46%, indicating a shift towards alternative fuels. The average age of fleet buses has decreased to 8.3 years, the youngest in 15 years, while the average retirement age has also dropped. The…
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Supreme Court safeguards E-rate discounts
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Friday that the federal E-rate program that funds internet connections in education is subject to a major anti-fraud statute, the False Claims Act (FCA), potentially bolstering schools that have been allegedly overcharged by telecommunications companies. Whistleblower Todd Heath alleged in 2008 that telecommunications provider Wisconsin Bell overcharged schools…
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Florida schools face storm expense crisis
Florida school districts are grappling with the financial aftermath of recent storms, with many officials reporting unrecouped expenses that could take years to recover. As budgets tighten, districts are turning to state lawmakers for assistance ahead of the spring legislative session. Notably, the University of South Florida is in search of a new president, while…
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Whole Milk debate heats up
The “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act” aims to allow schools to offer whole and 2% milk alongside low-fat options, a significant shift from the current restrictions. Proponents argue that whole milk provides essential nutrients and has unique health benefits, with Amy Winters, executive director of the Wisconsin Dairy Foods Association, stating, “Expanding the availability…
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Ocoee schools get speed cameras for safety
The Ocoee Police Department is set to enhance safety in the school zone at Citrus Elementary School by implementing speed-detection cameras. The initiative aims to “reduce crashes, slow down drivers and raise awareness in school zones,” as stated in a Facebook post from the city. The initial phase will serve as a warning period until…
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Argyle ISD board backs May bond election
The Board of Trustees of Argyle ISD has voted to move forward with a bond election for a package totalling $423m this May, including the $394m Proposition A, which includes funds for land purchases, new schools, campus improvements, technology upgrades and school buses, and the $29m Proposition B, which includes Argyle High School and a…
