NASDPTS Readies for Busy October Meeting Schedule

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) meets in-person in Washington, D.C., this fall.

Another 25 Fascinating Industry Personalities

It would take hundreds of issues to credit every hard-working, dedicated and “fascinating” individual who works in the interests of transporting students to and from schools safely. Here are 25 who we feel represent this industry superbly.

Gauthier steps down as NASDPTS director

THE PLAINS, Va. — Charlie Gauthier has resigned his post as executive director of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation ...

NASDPTS bolsters support for lap-shoulder belts

The state directors association had previously expressed its support for lap-shoulder belts if funding is made available. Now, the NASDPTS board strengthens its position by dropping the funding clause. However, the association is not calling for a requirement. “We believe this should be a local decision based on local need,” NASDPTS President Max Christensen says.

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Georgia Student Wins National School Bus Safety Poster Contest

Minakshi Chilagani’s vibrant artwork has earned her the top national honor in the 2024-25 National School Bus Safety Poster Contest, bringing this year’s “Safety First – Safety Always” theme to life.

NASDPTS Postpones 2020 Conference Due to COVID-19

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services conference has been pushed back to November 2021. The association may host an alternative virtual conference later this year.

5 Questions: NTSB’s Meg Sweeney on School Bus Safety

Check in with the NTSB in this Q&A that breaks down how the federal agency investigates school bus accidents, its push for key safety measures, and what lessons we’ve learned as an industry.

NASDPTS Executive Director Bob Riley to retire

Riley, a former state and district director, has held the executive role for the state pupil transportation directors association since 2006. NASDPTS is now searching for a replacement for Riley, who is expected to retire in June of next year.