HEADLINES A Special ‘Roadeo’ Win Te 15th National Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo held March
10 saw first-time participants from Georgia Kenny Moss and Laura Leitch take the top prize. Te Atlanta-based Fulton County Schools bus drivers finished second in their state qualifier a year ago be- hind Rhonda Fiddler and Dale Roberts of Cherokee Public Schools in nearby Canton. Fiddler and Roberts finished third in the national competition held at Orange County (Fla.) Public Schools’ Pine Hills Compound. It was the best ever national finish for Georgia. Finishing in second place was the team of Nicole Dolce and
Randall Price of First Student’s Syracuse, N.Y., operation. From the time her name was called as this year’s champion along
with Moss, Leitch fought back tears. Following the ceremony, she said it felt great to be recognized in her and Moss’ first time on the national stage. Meanwhile, Moss said the win was “awesome.” “We at Fulton County Schools are very proud,” said Linda
Simpson, executive director of transportation. “Laura and Kenny exemplify the meaning of a great school bus driver—skilled pro- fessionals committed to the safe delivery of their students. Both are seasoned veteran drivers whose dedication to excellence is put into action every day when they step onto their bus.” Lietch is a 22-year veteran and Moss, a third-generation Fulton County bus driver, has driven for nine years.
Kenny Moss and Laura Leitch of Fulton County (Ga.) Schools. “Tis year’s event was bigger and better than ever, and NAPT
was thrilled to partner in that effort with EduPro Group once again,” said NAPT President Alexandra Robinson. “Tere were many first-time participants, some of whom were our highest scoring. Contestants took away both training and information, but brought with them more passion than ever before.” A total of 1,002 points were possible as participants were
judged by how they drive and back a bus, how they load, unload and secure students in wheelchairs and their evaluation skills. Tey were also scored on how they jointly maintain behavioral control of students. Written tests were also completed before the on-site skills portion. ■
Outsourcing means savings.
Routings, vehicle maintenance, school bell time management, capital investment, operator training and many other specialties.
Pupil Transportation is a complex business that includes many aspects such as routing, vehicle maintenance, school bell time management, capital investment, operator training and many other specialties. But when you get right down to it, the two most important reasons school districts and private school systems outsource their student transportation are safety and savings. By far, according to independent research, the safest way for children to get to and from school is on yellow school buses. It’s safer than walking, riding a bike, public transportation, taxis and even being dropped off and picked up by a parent. Independent research also tells us that outsourcing can save school districts 10% or more in their transportation costs.
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