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 Henry joined Missouri ASBO Executive Director Kim Cranston during the event, where Molly and Henry also served as presenters. The annual conference brought together school business and transportation professionals from across the state to discuss operational strategies, leadership and solutions impacting school districts throughout Missouri.
The event provided another opportunity to strengthen the connection between student transportation and broader school operations, while highlighting the important role transportation leaders play in supporting district success. Through presentations and networking opportunities, attendees exchanged ideas focused on improving service, leadership and collaboration within their organizations.
NAPT’s first Leadership Training Academy of 2026 convened in St. Louis County
NAPT also launched its first Leadership Training Academy of 2026, bringing together transportation professionals for a two-day experience centered on leadership growth, collaboration and practical application.
Hosted by Kenny Mulder and the Special School District of St. Louis County, the event provided attendees with both classroom-style learning and a facility tour designed to connect leadership principles with day-to-day transportation operations. Participants engaged in discussions and activities focused on strengthening leadership capacity while building connections with peers from across the industry.
NAPT extended appreciation to Keith Henry and the Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT) for their partnership in helping make the event possible. The academy also received generous support from sponsors Tyler Technologies and CI Solutions, whose commitment to professional development continues to support growth opportunities within the student transportation industry.
The Leadership Training Academy series continues this summer, with the next event scheduled for July 7-10 in Sandy, Utah.