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We asked Kayne Smith, director of transportation at Cypress- Fairbanks ISD in Houston,Texas, and the 2021 STN Transportation Director of the Year, to record a video of himself and his staff that shares a day in the life of the largest public school bus operation in the Lone Star State. Learn about the district’s expansion, hiring, retention and teamwork. Watch the full video at stnonline.com/go/fl.


As transportation director of Asheville [North Carolina] City Schools, a much smaller unit with a big personality, I loved this video. It is always so good to see other departments and how they look and function. Thank you so much for sharing. Facebook/Amanda Gassaway Rigsby


Great job Kayne Smith! Proud to be a part of the amazing CFISD Transportation department! Facebook/Fernando Zambrano


Love this. One of the best you are Kayne Smith! So blessed to learn under your leadership. Facebook/Jennifer Gardella


The student transportation industry continues to mourn the loss of Dr. Cal LeMon, an outspoken advocate for and teacher of school bus safety. Read the Editor’s Take by Ryan Gray at stnonline.com/go/April23.


The April issue of STN arrived today and I must tell you your Editor’s Take is one of the best I have read. I would be remiss if I did not thank you for giving Cal the respect he truly deserved. For those who knew Cal, you brought some sad news but reminded them of what Cal brought to the school transportation community. For those who never had the opportunity to see and hear Cal, you have provided them with a glimpse of one of the positives from years past. Charlie Gauthier, Retired Excutive Director of NASDPTS


School districts can now submit applications for the next round of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program. Read more about the $400 million competitive grant at stnonline.com/go/ff.


Calling all school districts interested in a #CleanRide4Kids: the second round of the @EPA’s Clean School Bus Program is now OPEN, and $400 [million] in grant funding is up for grabs! Learn more in @STNMagazine. Twitter/@ESBInitiative


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