Electric bicycles, commonly known as e-bikes, are part of a growing category of electric mobility devices that also includes e-scooters, e-skateboards and hoverboards. As their popularity continues to increase, schools may encounter these devices on campus, often in locations or…
The crisp temperatures and colorful fall leaves have officially given way to cold temperatures, snow and ice. As you work to keep both students and staff safe, the following are important reminders about winter weather preparedness: Clearing sidewalks and parking…
Every year, more than 25 million children in the United States ride buses or vans to and from school—and even more students are transported for field trips and extracurricular activities. The time they spend on the bus or van is…
The back-to-school countdown has begun and Aug. 15 is National Back to School Prep Day. Along with getting classrooms ready and cleaning the school in preparation for students, now is a good time to remind your families and staff members…
Your school may use all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), golf carts or utility vehicles for jobs such as landscaping, moving equipment or transporting staff members to places that can’t be reached by other vehicles. They’re incredibly useful and versatile, but they can…
With the advent of affordable small, yet powerful electric batteries, small electric means of transport are becoming more popular in everyday life. Whether it’s toy cars, an electric motor boost to a traditional bicycle, or even powering skateboards and small…
When you think about safe driving within a school district, student transportation drivers immediately come to mind. But transportation staff aren’t the only school employees who need to be concerned about driver safety. Teachers who drive students to and from…
Driving problems can happen at any time, of course, but they are more likely to occur during the winter than during other seasons of the year. Whether your staff members are transporting students or simply driving themselves to, from and…
Your school environment should be a sanctuary for learning and growth, but if your parking lot is not safe, it can jeopardize the overall safety of your entire community. Here, CM Regent looks at some of the most common risks…
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of workplace fatalities in the United States. Any number of employees in your district may operate a vehicle while on the job, including maintenance workers, administrators whose services are required across the district,…