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Shared Position Announced
There is an opening for the Transportation Supervisor in a shared arrangement between the Geneseo Central School District and the Livonia Central School District. CLICK HERE for details about this position….the deadline is May 29, 2013!
Stop Arm Camera Legislation Introduced!!
At a press conference in the State’s Legislative Office Building this morning, the New York Association for Pupil Transportation announced its support for legislation introduced by Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I-Olean) that would take major steps toward improving safety for children who … Continue reading
Being Heard: About Ignition Interlock Devices
The New York Association for Pupil Transportation was among those whose recommendations and ideas were heard on May 2nd by the hearing of the NY State Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by Senator Charles Fuschillo (R-Merrick). The hearing was convened to look … Continue reading
NYAPT to Testify at Interlock Hearing
NYAPT Executive Director, Peter Mannella, will present a statement before a public hearing of the NYS Senate Transportation Committee regarding the installation of ignition interlock devices on school buses. The hearing will be held on May 2nd at SUNY Farmingdale … Continue reading
Operation Safe Stop Day: April 18th
Twenty years ago in the spring of 1993, a small group of school bus professionals came up with the idea to partner with local police to monitor and crack down on drivers who passed stopped school buses. This locally-grown program … Continue reading
NYC Routing Position Opening
We are pleased to post a job opportunity with the Office of Pupil Transportation in the City of New York. OPT is part of the Office of School Support Services in the New York City Department of Education. The position … Continue reading
NRA Offers Proposals for School Safety
On Tuesday, April 2nd, the National Rifle Association issued its Report of the National School Shield Task Force. The task force was set up following the tragic incidents at Newtown and the Sandy Hook Elementary School where twenty children and … Continue reading
Transportation Directors Cited in News Item
Four school transportation supervisors from Nassau County were quoted extensively in a news article in the LONG ISLAND HERALD web-based community newsletter. The focus of the article was on the history of the Chapter and its involvement in school bus … Continue reading
Position Opening
The Webster Central School District (Rochester area) has shared a job opening announcement for the position of MANAGER OF TRANSPORTATION for the school district. NOTE that the deadline for applications is March 31, 2013—this weekend—per the district’s notice. CLICK HERE … Continue reading
Budget Bills Published for Education and School Trans
At about 10:15 on Sunday evening, the New York State Legislature posted a new “D” print of the budget language bills (A3007-D/S2607-D) that include legal provisions necessary to implement the state budget. The Senate will vote on the bills on Wednesday … Continue reading
