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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2011

Scholarships promote learning opportunities

Several scholarships for school bus industry conferences and student field trips are available through the National Association for Pupil Transportation.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2011

Transfinder holds training event for clients

School transportation officials took part in more than 30 classroom and hands-on computer sessions on using the company's routing and planning software. Gwendolyn Santiago, executive director of the Texas Association of School Business Officials, gave the keynote address.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2011

Anti-bullying advocate to speak at NAPT Summit

Author Jodee Blanco, who penned Please Stop Laughing At Me . . . One Woman’s Inspirational Story about her years as a student outcast, will give a keynote presentation during the event in Cincinnati in October. Blanco also developed a bullying prevention program called It’s NOT Just Joking Around!

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2011

Special-needs conference covers training, growth

Workshops at the Transporting Students With Disabilities event focus on developing staff and students. School bus drivers and attendants compete in the special-needs roadeo.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2011

Special-needs transportation veteran to retire

Cheryl Wolf will step down from her school district position next month but will remain active in the industry as a consultant. She reflects on her career and discusses her plans in an interview with SBF.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2011

Florida association gears up for summer gathering

The Florida Association for Pupil Transportation will host its 63rd Summer Symposium in Ocala, Fla., on June 28 and 29. The event will include workshops and a supplier trade show.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2011

Details released on Iowa school bus technician competition

The Third Annual “Best of the Best” competition will be held on April 16. Technicians will complete a written exam and a hands-on component; the winner will go on to participate in the National Association for Pupil Transportation’s “America’s Best” competition later this year.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJanuary 18, 2011

Focus on Safety — In and Out of the Bus

At the NASDPTS conference, state directors discuss enhancing school bus security and reducing pedestrian fatalities, among other topics.

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Articlesby Kelly AguinaldoJanuary 11, 2011

Productive Discussions on Pressing Issues

Speakers at the NAPT Summit take on such topics as bus loading and unloading safety, bullying and cutting costs, and sharing information to ensure student safety and increase efficiency at one’s operation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2011

Conference to focus on child passenger safety

Event in May will offer information on the topic as it relates to school transportation, emergency medical services, law enforcement, healthcare, child care, and technology advances in car seat and vehicle manufacturing. Anyone with an interest in occupant protection is encouraged to attend.

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