Prosper Independent School District (ISD) in Prosper, Texas, is no stranger to growth. Situated in one of the fastest-developing regions in the state, the district continues to welcome new students, open new schools, and expand its transportation operations at a remarkable pace. With that growth comes complexity: more routes, more buses, more drivers, and […]
Connecting Across the Industry On the Ground: Conversations That Matter Angela Kelly and Judi Victor were onsite working the booth at STN Expo East to create a space for connection, conversation, and collaboration across the student transportation community. Angela is pictured here with Rick Brit from Bus Patrol. Expanding Our Voice in Canada NAPT Board […]
President Submits 2026-2027 Budget Request Basic Story President Trump has submitted his proposed 2026-2027 Budget Request. This is his recommendation to the Congress which will now act on its contents and elements. The Details The President’s request, according to our federal partners at AASA (The Superintendent’s Association) does not vary much from the […]
The school transportation industry has made measurable progress in addressing one of its most persistent challenges: the school bus driver shortage. But while the numbers may be trending in a positive direction, the reality for transportation leaders remains complex. Routes are still being doubled up. Administrators are still stepping in to drive. And recruitment […]
Presented by Q’STRAINT For Hamilton Southeastern Schools, the question was never whether they were meeting the standard. It was whether meeting the standard was enough for their students with special needs. Zach McKinney has roughly 320 buses, 21,000 students, and a perspective most transportation directors share but rarely say out loud: the school bus […]
Inside NAPT’s growing committee structure and the leaders guiding its work forward By Angela Kelly, CMP, Director of Marketing and Events, NAPT Under the leadership of NAPT President Keith Kaup and the NAPT Executive Committee, this year’s Committee Chairs have been thoughtfully appointed to help guide the work ahead. These appointments are not just […]
School bus fleets are aging, and budgets are tighter than ever. For K-12 transportation directors, proactive fleet maintenance isn’t just a best practice—it’s a survival strategy. While a well-maintained diesel bus can reliably surpass 150,000 miles over 10+ years, many districts struggle to reach those milestones due to a reactive maintenance cycle. The High Price […]
The Next Generation IC Bus® CE Series In Phoenix, Arizona, summer pavement shimmers and growth seems to spread mile by mile into the desert, school buses must do more than simply run routes. They must maneuver through tightening neighborhood streets, accelerate confidently onto high-speed freeways, cool themselves under relentless heat, and remain solid after […]
Heather Free, a seasoned pupil transportation professional with a diverse background spanning contractor operations, public school districts, and state government, was recently elected as the Regional Director for Region 3 on the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Board of Directors in a January 2026 special election. Free, who serves as a program administrator with […]
A new chapter of NAPT, told by those who live the work. By Angela Kelly, CMP, Director of Marketing and Events, NAPT On behalf of NAPT leadership and professional staff, I am incredibly proud to introduce the inaugural cohort of NAPT Influencers, a new initiative that reinforces the association’s communication efforts and vision […]