School BUSRide spoke to Christy Zukowski, Sr. Marketing Communications Manager for IC Bus. She discussed the importance of being a business partner to NAPT, and shared what she finds most exciting about pupil transportation in 2025. Can you tell us about your career and what led you to your position at IC Bus? I’m a […]
School BUSRide spoke with Athena Bartz, assistant director of Natrona County School District in Wyoming and the NAPT Region 5 Board Member. Bartz discussed her district’s challenges, and offered her seasoned advice to NAPT members. Please introduce yourself and tell us about your district. I am currently serving as the Assistant Director of Transportation for […]
The Saratoga Springs City School District in New York is transforming its transportation operations with the help of busHive, a software solution streamlining critical processes and reducing inefficiencies. For Dave Gonzalez, dispatcher for the district, busHive has become an invaluable tool for navigating these challenges. Bridging the Gaps Each day, Saratoga Springs requires […]
In a significant move toward sustainable student transportation, the Woodland Joint Unified School District (WJUSD) in Woodland, California, has embarked on an ambitious project to integrate electric school buses into its fleet. This initiative, in partnership with RIDE, the California manufacturer and supplier of the new buses, underscores the district’s commitment to environmental stewardship and […]
We are pleased to share with you our latest issue of School BUSRide! Our professional staff and publication team invest a great deal of time and effort in crafting meaningful and impactful articles with industry experts. Our goal is to keep you well-informed and current about our industry and profession. We trust that you will […]
Presented by BusGates The trip to and from school is a part of daily life for millions of children across the United States. It is also the most dangerous part of a student’s school day according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite the vital role school buses play in safely transporting […]
As a child in India, Ritu Narayan watched her mother leave her job to ensure her children got to school safely. Decades later, as a mother herself in the U.S., Ritu faced the same challenge. “I could track my pizza and packages, but I had no idea if my kids had made it to school […]
By Peter Mannella New Administration; Many Changes Afoot As the new administration takes shape and begins to implement its priorities, things are moving at a rapid and fluid pace. We will be monitoring developments among the key federal agencies that affect school bus transportation, as well as congressional action affecting our work as well. […]
School BUSRide spoke with Melissa Garton, director of transportation for Dickson County School District in Dickson, Tennessee. Garton recently renewed her Certification as a Director of Pupil Transportation (CDPT) in 2024. She spoke with us about why she pursued certification, and the importance of professional development in pupil transportation. Please introduce yourself and provide a […]
School BUSRide spoke with Maria Carocci, training and development specialist for the Pupil Transportation Safety Institute (PTSI). PTSI has been servicing the school transportation industry since 1994. Formed as a training company providing services to the New York State Education Department, PTSI has grown to an internationally recognized supplier of school bus driver training, management […]