Medical Marijuana Re-Scheduling Announced The Dept of Justice’ has announced its plans to reschedule Marijuana in certain circumstances and purposes. It appears to relate primarily to marijuana used in medical research and similar purposes. This has been pursued for several years by those seeking increased use of the substance for medical objectives. In 2024, […]
Spring conference season and professional development opportunities continued to keep NAPT members moving across the country throughout May, with transportation leaders gathering to collaborate, strengthen leadership skills and share best practices that support student transportation operations nationwide. At the Missouri Association of School Business Officials (Missouri ASBO) Annual Conference & Expo, Molly McGee-Hewitt and Keith […]
Welcome to the May 2026 issue of School BUSRide! One of the things I value most about our industry is that we never stop learning. Student transportation is constantly evolving. New challenges emerge, technology continues to change, leadership expectations grow, and every school year brings new opportunities to improve how we serve students. That is […]
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 […]
By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE As a leader in the transportation industry, every day you work with a variety of people in a range of roles: your district team, your transportation department, your parents, your students, and all of the outside agencies and groups you report to or do business with. Your day […]
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 […]