Welcome to the October issue of School BUSRide! This month our magazine shares information about ACTS25 along with excellent articles and commentary! We hope you will take the time to enjoy the issue and use it to prepare for Grand Rapids! Schools across the country are officially underway now! The 2025-2026 school year is off […]
Your Voice, Your Vote in Action Every election is more than a process, it is a reaffirmation of a shared commitment NAPT members to advance the mission of the association. Through your voice and your vote, members shape the future of our industry, ensuring that association leaders reflect both the passion and priorities of […]
Traditionally in the United States, most public schools began the first week or September following the Labor Day holiday. However, like many customs, this practice has faced challenges, resulting in schools across the nation starting anywhere from early August to mid-September. The variation in opening schedules reflects the unique needs of local districts and communities, […]
Welcome to another fantastic edition of School BUSRide! As we embrace the fall season, our work year is in full momentum. The summer days have concluded for many of our districts, with some transitioning in the coming weeks. Regardless of where you find yourself in this late summer, early fall period, I am confident that […]
School BUSRide spoke with Stephanie Clark, Transportation Supervisor at City Schools of Decatur in Georgia. She discussed her recent certifications, and the role they have played in her professional development. Please tell us about your history in pupil transportation. My name is Stephanie Clark, and I am currently employed with the City Schools of Decatur. […]
As student transportation professionals across the country prepare to gather for the 2025 NAPT ACTS Conference and Trade Show, one critical session promises to tackle an increasingly urgent issue: how districts are evolving to meet the transportation needs of vulnerable student populations. Leading the session are two longtime leaders in pupil transportation: Rosalyn Vann-Jackson, MBA, […]
AUGUST 2025 As summer hits full stride, NAPT: On the Road continues to spotlight the places, people, and professional development shaping the pupil transportation industry. July proved to be a powerhouse month of engagement and education, with the National Association for Pupil Transportation team making appearances at major events across the country. We begin […]
NAPT’s PDS 701 Introduction to Leadership & Management will be presented by Robyn Stephenson at Association of School Transportation Services of British Columbia’s (ASTSBC) Annual Conference, held at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, Monday 14th July – Friday 18th July, 2025. Our spotlight this month is on the following books, which are recommended reading […]
In this fourth installment of NAPT: On the Road, we continue highlighting the National Association for Pupil Transportation’s cross-country engagement with state associations and industry leaders throughout the summer. This month, Executive Director and CEO Dr. Molly McGee-Hewitt and key members of the NAPT team brought energy, insight, and encouragement to conferences from Florida to […]
School BUSRide spoke with Beverly Young, MBA, CDPT. She is Transportation Supervisor at Suffolk Public Schools in Virginia, and instructed a PDS course at NAPT ACTS 24. Please tell us about your history in pupil transportation. I’ve bounced around a bit. I started driving a school bus for Lakota Local Schools in Kansas, Ohio, sometime […]