Former Maine state director will discuss service to districts
At the Transfinder booth at the ASBO convention this weekend, Richard Soules will give two presentations on how Maine is delivering transportation management services at no cost to school districts.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) convention here this weekend will include a presentation from a former state pupil transportation director.
At the booth of student transportation management systems supplier Transfinder, former Maine state director Richard Soules will discuss how his state is delivering transportation management services at no cost to school districts.
"This is a great opportunity for business managers to hear from a former state director on how school districts are utilizing software solutions in their transportation operations to increase efficiencies, consolidate resources and save money during these challenging economic times," said Antonio Civitella, president and CEO of Transfinder.
Two presentations from Soules are scheduled at Booth #313: Saturday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 26, at 11:30 a.m.
For more information on the ASBO convention, click here.
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