Welcome to our recap of the NAPT ACTS conference — a dynamic five-day gathering of the brightest minds in student transportation, held at the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. For the NAPT members and business partners in attendance, this was a full immersive experience in innovation, leadership and community. The event brought together […]
November 2: Managing Student Behavior: A Three-Part Interactive Learning Experience The new three-part Managing Student Behavior workshop series debuted at NAPT ACTS with an energetic and highly practical introduction to one of the most persistent challenges in school transportation: maintaining safe, consistent, and positive behavior from the moment students board the school bus. […]
November 3: PDS 304: Best Practices When Collecting, Analyzing and Using Data The Professional Development Series (PDS) 304 course, led by Robert Feinberg, CPTS, Transportation Director for Deer Creek School District (OK), provided attendees with a practical, four-hour deep dive into how data can strengthen decision-making across transportation operations. Designed for leaders seeking to […]
November 4: Transportation Director’s Executive Forum: Leading Up The final day of NAPT ACTS featured the highly anticipated “Transportation Director’s Executive Forum: Leading Up,” an exclusive program tailored for directors’ school transportation. Designed to empower leaders who often feel unheard or undervalued within their districts, the forum provided practical strategies for elevating the […]
How important is your career? Interesting question, as you read it, you may wonder why I would ask that question and what it has to do with you and your future! In my estimation, it has everything to do with your future and your career success! Today, merely showing up and completing your tasks is […]
Another milestone moment took place during the NAPT Annual Meeting at this year’s NAPT ACTS, marking a major step forward in the evolution of professional development for the student transportation industry. During Saturday’s NAPT Annual Meeting, NAPT and the NAPT Foundation announced a transformative new partnership with the Pupil Transportation Safety Institute (PTSI), naming PTSI […]
The NAPT Board swearing-in ceremony occurred at the NAPT Annual Conference & Trade Show (ACTS) in Grand Rapids, MI on Saturday, November 1, 2025 On Saturday morning at NAPT ACTS in Grand Rapids, the newly elected Board of the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) was formally sworn in in front of an engaged […]
On October 28, 2025, the National Transportation Safety Board released interim findings and recommendations regarding a serious school bus accident in Leander, Texas, in August of 2025. The NTSB forwarded recommendations to that school district, the state of Texas, and several national school transportation organizations, including NAPT. The NTSB focused on the inconsistent and improper […]
The experience at ACTS25 was truly incredible, offering an unforgettable blend of innovation, talent, and energy that captivated everyone present. As we transition back to our offices in a post-conference environment, your leadership team and professional staff are taking the opportunity to reflect on and assess our Annual Conference and Trade Show. During my three […]
School districts across the United States are making critical decisions about the future of their fleets, including balancing operational needs, community expectations, and emerging technologies. Two districts in very different parts of the country – Baldwinsville Central School District in New York and Plano Independent School District in Texas – have taken distinctive but […]