Kansas State Pupil Transportation Association (KSPTA)

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

KSPTA Website

Regional Safe Driver Competition Information

We are quickly coming up on the regional safe driver competitions for 2025.  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.

March 22 - Ottawa
April 5 - Garden City
April 26 - Derby

We look forward to seeing all of you at the district competitions.  Remember to bring a lawn chair, sunscreen, umbella (for shade or rain) 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.

School Transportation Safety Conference & Safe Driver Competition

Save the Dates! The 2025 School Transportation Safety Conference & State Driving Competiton will be held June 4 thru June 6 at the Doubletree Hotel in Wichita.  Competition day will be Wednesday, June 4 followed by educational workshops on June 5 and 6.  Vendor Showcase will be held on June 5 and the annual awards banquet on June 6. 

Request to Attend Conference (for your use at your district)

2025 Conference Registration Form

Competition Manual

Written Test Study Guide

Team Competition Form

Outstanding Service Award Nomination Form
Heroism Award Nomination Form
Nancy Schulz Safety Award Nomination Form

Nancy Schulz Memorial Scholarship Application

KSPTA School Bus Driver Appreciation Information

National School Bus Safety week October 21-25, 2024

Kansas School Transportation Appreciation Day October 23

2024 Governors School Bus Safety Week Proclamation

School Transportation Safety
Keith Dreiling, State Director
785-296-4567
785-296-6659 (fax)
Keith.Dreiling@ksde.gov

School Transportation Safety
Public Service Administrator 
Dennis Tate
785-296-4545
Dennis.Tate@ksde.gov

School Transportation Safety
Public Service Administrator 
Melissa Ostermeyer
785-296-5659 Melissa.Ostermeyer@ksde.gov

School Transportation Safety
Senior Administrative Assistant
Sarah Harter
785-296-3551
Sarah.Harter@ksde.gov

 

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