Child Advocacy in Action: The Development of a School Bus Tracking System
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In this episode of the "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast, host Steve welcomes Tabatha Barron, the innovator behind a transformative school safety app called Kicks. This significant platform was created following a personal incident where Tabitha's niece was mistakenly put on the wrong school bus twice in 2014, spurring a need to enhance communication and safety in school transportation.
Tabatha explains how the distressing experience led her to develop a system that allows real-time tracking and verification of children's locations during school transport. The app ensures that children board the correct bus and disembark at the right stops and provides instant notifications to parents and school administrators if an error occurs.
The discussion delves into the app's specific functionalities, including its ability to integrate with various school systems and support multiple dismissal scenarios, such as bus riders, walkers, car riders, and after-school programs. The app significantly reduces stress for school staff and increases parents' confidence in their children's safety.
By empowering schools with such technology, Tabatha's goal is to prevent mishaps during school dismissals and ensure that children are safely transported to and from school. The conversation highlights how, through her innovation, Tabitha has managed to turn a frightening personal experience into a powerful solution that benefits entire communities.
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