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Kansas State Pupil Transportation Association (KSPTA) was formed in 1970 by a forward looking group of dedicated transportation professionals. It was formed to enhance and ensure the safety of students transported via school bus in the State of Kansas. To this end, the organization is still dedicated
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We are quickly coming up on the regional safe driver competitions (formerly known as a bus rodeo) for 2023. All Kansas school bus drivers are invited to participate in the regional competitions as outlined below. NOTE: you are not required to participate in a regional competition to be eligible for the State competition.
Two regional events are planned in 2023. Locations are Douglass and Topeka. You may compete in whichever event you choose, but you may compete in only one.
The Topeka event will be held on Saturday, April 15 at Auburn Washburn High School. Registration is found below under "Forms" The Douglass event will be held on Saturday, April 29 at Douglass High School. Registration is found below under "Forms"
We look forward to seeing all of you at the district competitions. Remember to bring a lawn chair, sunscreen, and water! The Study Guide (see link below) is designed to prepare you to take the Kansas State Pupil Transportation Association’s General Knowledge Regional (25 questions) and State (50 questions) Competition Tests. The Competition Manual (see link below) is designed to prepare you for the actual driving portion.
Save the Dates! The 2023 School Transportation Safety Conference & State Driving Competiton will be held May 31 thru June 2 at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview in Wichita. Competition day will be Wednesday, May 31 followed by educational workshops on June 1 and 2.
Request to Attend Conference (sample letter to be used at the district level)
2023 Conference Registration Form
2023 Conference Program
Safe Driver Competition Manual
Written Test Study Guide
2023 Hotel Room Block
National School Bus Safety week October 17-21, 2022
Kansas School Transportation Appreciation Day October 19, 2022
Governor Kelly 2022 School Transportation Appreciation Proclamation
2023 Regional Safe Driver Competition at Douglass
2023 Regional Safe Driver Competition at Topeka
2023 Distinguished Service Award Nominination Form
2023 Heroism Award Nomination Form
2023 Nancy Schulz Safety Award
2023 Nancy Schulz Memorial Scholarship
2022 Fall KSPTA Newsletter
Donation Form
W9 Form
Vendor Guide
Vendor Registration/Sponsorship Form
Additional Sponsorships
School Bus Safety Director Keith Dreiling 785-296-4567 785-296-6659 (fax) kdreiling@ksde.org
School Bus Safety Assistant Director Dennis Tate 785-296-4545 dtate@ksde.org
School Bus Training Coordinator Melissa Ostermeyer 785-296-5659 mostermeyer@ksde.org
Senior Administrative Assistant Annette Blevins 785-296-3551 ablevins@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.