July 2012
Governor Cuomo Signs Pre-K Transportation Bill
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law (Chapter 244 of the Laws of 2012) legislation that authorizes school districts to provide transportation services to Universal Pre-Kindergarten students. The legislation was introduced by Senator John Bonacic (S7218A) and Assembly Member Aileen Gunther … Continue reading
School Bus Driver Killed in Accident
A Locust Valley School District school bus driver apparently has been killed in a collision involving a cement truck on a two-lane road in Locust Valley, NY. The 64-year old driver was killed when the cement truck went out of … Continue reading
SED Driver File Audits
At the 54th Annual Conference, attendees were able to learn about plans by the State Education Department to audit driver records at the school district and operator levels. Such audits will require diligence and detailed information on the part of … Continue reading
Whitesboro Police Cited By NYAPT
The New York Association for Pupil Transportation named the Whitesboro Police Department as its 2012 Law Enforcement Partner of the Year. The award is presented annually to police agencies that have demonstrated a long-term commitment to the Operation Safe Stop … Continue reading
NYAPT Names Legislators of the Year
The New York Association for Pupil Transportation has named the sponsors of the Dignity for All Students Act as its Legislators of the Year. While the Dignity Act was passed in 2010, its provisions took effect on July 1, 2012, and NYAPT … Continue reading
Road-eo Winners Announced
The New York School Bus Safety Road-eo Day took place on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at the Maple Avenue Middle School in Saratoga Springs. All the drivers and attendants and technicians and judges dealt with a mid-90′s summer day and … Continue reading
School Transportation Leaders Convene in Saratoga
In conjunction with the Cyr Foundation for Excellence in School Transportation, members of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation are convening in Saratoga Springs this weekend for a series of events related to ensuring the safety of school children … Continue reading
Conference Starts Sunday!
The NYAPT family will gather once again in Saratoga Springs for the 54th Annual School Transportation Conference! Hope to see you all there!
