Listed below are just a few of the things that the committees of CSPTA have done or are working on!

Service Technicians Committee:

This committee continues to work with ASE in providing a representative on the rewrite and test writing of ASE. They developed the Technicians’ Manual that has been used by many school districts across the nation and are currently working on revising this manual. It will soon be available on CD for sale/use. They work very closely with CDE in developing the technicians’ classes for summer workshop and putting together the Technicians’ Contest.

Email contacts: John Gonzales \ Adams 12 Five Star Schools

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LEG-UP Committee (Legislative & Regulations Update Committee; formerly 2 committees)

Our industry is constantly challenged or supported by what happens at the State level. This committee monitors what bills are being presented in the legislature that may have any transportation related issues effecting our operations. We are committed to work with our State representatives to promote safe and efficient services and each year we are prominent players in there decision making by making our member’s voices heard. The committee is very active August through April. This committee works closely with CDE and Colorado State Patrol Motor Carrier Division, and the Commercial Drivers License compliance department regarding DOT rules and regulations, it’s interpretations and impact to school districts. Their goal is to be pro-active on behalf of many districts.

Email contact: Wayne Davy \ Denver Public Schools

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Conference Committee:

Each year the CSPTA holds two conferences. The first conference is a professional development and networking opportunity in the fall and a Vendor\Conference in the spring. This committee works with the current President on all the details which make these activities run smoothly and successfully. Members participate in choosing speakers, breakout sessions, networking opportunities and selection entertainment for each of the conferences. CSPTA conferences are popular events that allow the pupil transportation professionals through out the state of Colorado to meet to discuss the state-of-the-industry and sharpen their skills.

Email contact: (Current President)

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Driver Trainer Committee:

This committee is made up of Driver Trainers across the state. Its missions change as the industry changes the vehicles we drive, the behavior management techniques improve or other important and pertinent causes arise. They work closely with CDE to clarify and strengthen the Driver Trainer program offered at CDE’s summer workshop.

Email contact: Debbie Kinemond \ Adams 12 Five Star Schools

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Special Education Committee:

The first video, "THE COMMUNICATION WHEEL" was a cooperative effort between CSPTA and CDE. This video was distributed to all districts across the state and this committee is currently working on it’s second video and a handbook for all districts.

Email contact: Theresa Anderson \ Jeffco Public Schools

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Road-eo and Service Technicians Competition Committee:

Curious about how good your skills are as a school bus driver? This committee puts together the competition and the winners go to the national competition. It’s a lot of hard work and it’s members are dedicated. We in CSPTA believe that each Colorado School district mechanic does there best to keep our buses in "tip-top" shape! We offer a first class competition in June for service technicians to enter to achieve valued awards! In recent years we have added the Special Needs Competition to the event which showcases the best "teams" of special need drivers and para’s that compete to represent Colorado at the National Level.

Email contact: Marv Shipley \ Laidlaw Montrose for the Transit/Conventional information or Brian Vasina \ Falcon School District for the Service Tech.Competition or Karen Knight \ Boulder Valley Schools regarding the Special Needs competition.

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Safety Poster Contest:

Though we don’t have a "formal committee" for this, Diana Branham of Littleton Public Schools, coordinates and send out information regarding this program. Every district can participate, and you can be your district’s representative.

Email contact: Diane Branham \ Littleton Public Schools

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Jim Dale Committee:

This committee reviews the requests for grants from the membership for Special Projects and Professional Development opportunities. The three members set the guidelines for Jim Dale Fund activities and processes which are presented to the Executive Board and General Membership for approval.

Email contact: Chuck Clopine \ Littleton Public Schools

Apply for the Jim Dale fund online.

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