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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 2024. 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 2024. Locations are Ottawa and Wichita. You may compete in whichever regional you choose, but you may compete in only one.
The Ottawa event will be held on Saturday, April 20 at Ottawa Middle School. Click here for more info and the registration form The Wichita event will be held on Saturday, May 4 at Northwest High School. Click here for more info and the registration form 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 2024 School Transportation Safety Conference & State Driving Competiton will be held June 5 thru June 7 at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview in Wichita. Competition day will be Wednesday, June 5 followed by educational workshops on June 6 and 7. Vendor Showcase will be held on June 6.
2024 Vendor Registration
Additional Sponsorships
Request to Attend Conference (to be used at school district level)
2024 Conference Registration Form
Team Registration Form (State Competition Only)
Competition Manual
Written Test Study Guide
National School Bus Safety week October 16-20, 2023
Kansas School Transportation Appreciation Day October 18, 2023
Governor Kelly 2022 School Transportation Appreciation Proclamation
Outstanding Service Award Nomination Form
Heroism Award Nomination Form
Nancy Schulz Memorial Scholarship Award Application
Donation Form
Vendor Guide
W9 Form
School Bus Safety Director Keith Dreiling 785-296-4567 785-296-6659 (fax) kdreiling@ksde.org
School Bus Safety Public Service Administrator Dennis Tate 785-296-4545 dtate@ksde.org
School Bus Training Coordinator Melissa Ostermeyer 785-296-5659 mostermeyer@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, 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.