Busing On the Lookout (BOTL) Curriculum

Starting in July the Busing On the Lookout (BOTL) curriculum is a requirement for ALL new school bus drivers as part of the Iowa STOP course. BOTL educates and equips drivers to understand the human trafficking issue and, more importantly, empowers drivers to take the steps that could end up saving a life.

When building an army to fight a crime like human trafficking, the bus industry has a key role to fill. Through their sheer numbers, extensive travels, and the nature of their jobs, members of the bus industry—commercial and school—are uniquely positioned to provide an extra set of eyes and ears for law enforcement in recovering victims and arresting traffickers.

National Safety Month 2019

June is National Safety Month with a focus on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, and in homes and communities.

School Training Solutions is excited to provide our Emergency Procedures: Best Practices signs for FREE download. We can also help add a safety component to your training curriculum. Let us know how we can help you, your department, or your organization.

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STS Highlights: May 2019

This month I am personally participating in National Bike Month, like I do each year. As an avid cyclist, I like to promote this month as a public service. There are a lot of people, vehicles, and hazards on the road. This month, please be especially aware of your surroundings and safely share the road with pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, automobiles, school buses, and everyone else trying to get from his/her “Point A” to “Point B.” Enjoy this month’s resources!

Patrick

May is National Bike Month

Est. in 1956 and sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists.

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Biking to Work Video and Blog

See what it is like to Share the Road from a Cyclist’s perspective!

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10 Things You’ve Forgotten Since Driver’s Ed

This infographic is a driver’s education refresher.

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NAPT Connecting What Matters Video

Yellow school buses are America’s largest system of mass transit.

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FOR THE KIDS
STS Coloring Activity 4: Word Search

Print this free activity to give to children. It includes a Super School Bus Word Search and a super cool coloring page.

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GAPT Embraces NAPT Certifications with Member Scholarships

The Georgia Association for Pupil Transportation (GAPT) helped their members get a course or two closer to National certification with scholarships to complete NAPT Online Certification courses. One hundred and twenty-five (125) scholarships were awarded with a goal of doubling that number next year!

Encouraging the education and advancement of their members is great for GAPT, Georgia, and the entire pupil transportation industry as it builds a strong, capable, and determined workforce. The GAPT Professional Development Scholarship Program is an easy model for any association that wants to provide an enticing incentive for membership or conference attendance.

NAPT currently offers 4 professional certification designations, created specifically for student transportation professionals:

• Certified Director of Pupil Transportation (CDPT)
• Certified Supervisor of Pupil Transportation (CSPT)
• Certified Pupil Transportation Specialist (CPTS)
• Certified in Special Needs Transportation (CSNT)

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STS Highlights: April 2019

Spring is literally in the air. The weather is warming. Plants are blooming. The dull cold of winter is transitioning into the vibrant warmth of spring. What is your springtime ritual? Do you deep clean your house or start spending more time outside? Do you take a trip? Do you learn a new skill?

Many people find spring time inspiring. They see the new growth in nature and search themselves for ways of improvement. We hope these resources help you renew, refresh, and grow with the spring season!

Be inspired,
Patrick

Security School Bus Inspections Checklist

Daily school bus safety inspections are an industry standard.

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Using a Fire Extinguisher – P.A.S.S. Procedure Video

When Using a fire extinguisher, remember the word pass.

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NAPT Certification

• Earn Competitive Advantage
• Increase Earning Potential
• Update Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Build Professional Credibility
• Network within the Industry

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STS Course Catalog

• Professional Development
• Security
• Food Service
• Transportation
• State Specific Certification

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Top 10 Driving Pet Peeves Article

From texting while driving to tailgating, we’ve listed the top 10 gripes among American drivers. Their nuisance level is on a scale of 1-10.

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