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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2010

Longtime Indiana state director to retire

Pete Baxter, who chaired the steering committee for the recent National Congress on School Transportation, began his career in pupil transportation 30 years ago. He has served as president of both NAPT and NASDPTS.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

NAPT unveils revamped Website

The new Website features easy access to the association’s communication, leadership, education, advocacy and resource projects, as well as enhanced registration tools for the NAPT Summit.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

NAPT Summit program details announced

The association’s annual conference will feature Professional Development Series courses and workshops on such topics as managing human resources, writing an effective bid and developing a preventive maintenance plan. The Portland, Ore., event will also include a two-day trade show.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2010

NAPT recommends American Logistics’ services

The transportation management company has been added to NAPT’s Recommended Products Program. American Logistics aims to help school districts maximize route efficiency and lower the costs associated with transporting special-needs students using its proprietary software.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2010

Free training set offered after spike in danger zone deaths

To bring down the number of accidents with children around school buses, four organizations team up to provide the safety training program at no charge to school districts nationwide.

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ArticlesFebruary 23, 2010

How to Defend Fully Funding Special-Needs Transportation

Requirements for transporting non-disabled students vary widely by state and may be subject to far-reaching cuts, but requirements for disabled students are governed by IDEA. Still, opportunities exist to boost efficiency and reduce expenses.

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Articlesby Claire AtkinsonJanuary 15, 2010

NAPT Summit Urges Engagement

National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) members heard a major theme emerge during the general sessions and seminars at the 2009 Summit: namely, that transportation is a key part of the education system, and the industry must take on and promote that role in order to achieve larger safety and educational goals.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJanuary 15, 2010

David Pace Named Administrator of the Year

SBF presents the 36th award to the veteran transportation director from Virginia, who has served as a mentor for many new people entering the field.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2010

New edition of special-needs transportation manual available

NAPT offers the fourth edition of Transporting Children with Disabilities, which contains resources to help pupil transporters meet the needs of students with various disabilities. It is also designed to serve as the curriculum for a special-needs certification course.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2009

NAPT calls for proposals for 2010 conference

The presentation proposals should include practical information and advice and must meet the administrative or operational needs of industry officials. The submission deadline is April 15.

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