Doing Business with a Servant's Heart

Child Advocacy in Action: The Development of a School Bus Tracking System

Steve Ramona Season 6 Episode 12

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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.

  • [00:00] Introduction to the podcast "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" and introduction of the season's theme focused on personal and business struggles and triumphs.
  • [01:15] Introduction of guest Tabatha, who developed a safety app called Kicks after a personal incident involving her niece's school bus confusion.
  • [02:30] Tabatha shares the origin story of the Kicks app, which was motivated by her niece being put on the wrong school bus twice and the resulting communication issues.
  • [05:00] Discuss the app's development and how it enhances safety by enabling real-time tracking and notifications for parents and school administrators.
  • [10:00] Explanation of the technical functionalities of the app, including how children, administrators, and parents interact with it for daily school dismissals and transportation.
  • [15:00] Discussion on the broader applications of the Kicks app, including its use in child care centers, extracurricular activities, and field trips.
  • [20:00] Benefits highlighted by Tabatha of using the app, such as reduced stress for school staff and increased safety assurance for parents.
  • [25:00] Testimonials and success stories shared by Tabatha, illustrating the positive impact of the Kicks app in various schools.
  • [30:00] Closing remarks on the importance of communication in child rearing and a call to action for schools to adopt this or similar technologies to ensure child safety.
  • [31:30] End the video with a final thank you to the guest and a reminder to the audience about the importance of doing business with a servant’s heart.



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