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AAPT July 2024 Update
Good Day to everyone in School Bus Land.
Hopefully, you all have had time to relax and enjoy a cool summer as we all prepare for the new school year.
I know some districts have already begun and others are not that far behind.
Its crazy how fast the summer has gone by without a pause.
I recently went on a trip to Italy and one thing I found very unusual was that there were no trucks on the road. It seems all deliveries are done by small and medium sized vans, in addition to all the mini cars and motor bikes everywhere.
Mixed in with all these vehicles are lots of big buses maneuvering in and out of traffic. I rode on plenty of buses as I toured the various venues around the area. What I found satisfying was the professionalism of the bus drivers. It reminded me of the skill and expertise of our own Arizona School Bus Drivers. These European Bus Drivers easily could compete in our Safety Road-eo and probably win.
During the summer, your AAPT Executive Board was busy meeting in Kayenta Arizona and prepared for our October Fall Conference and the March School Bus Safety Road-eo. This year is our associations 75thanniversary and we have an amazing program set for the conference. We will be meeting this year on October 12, 2024 at Moon Valley High School in Phoenix, just off I-17 on West Cactus Rd at 36th Ave.
Registration will begin soon and be sure and check the AAPT website, www.azpupiltransportation.com for more information.
The Executive Board also discussed changes to our Arizona School Bus Safety Road-eo to coincide with the International School Bus Competition. Some of these changes will begin this year and will be announced at the October Conference and on our website in the next few months. I am personally excited to see these changes as I represented Arizona at the 1992 international competition and could have used additional information to help me compete. I know we can do this and bring back an international win. The AAPT School Bus Safety Road-eo is scheduled for March 8, 2025 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Again, keep an eye on our website for more information. www.azpupiltransportation.com
We wish to express our THANKS to Carol Todacheenie and the transportation team at Kayenta Unified School District for their hospitality while we held our summer retreat in the Kayenta/ Monument Valley area.
Wherever you may be in State 48 remember the reason we are all here, to safely transport our children. Student safety is not a competition as we all do the same job.
Prepare yourself mentally and physically for a great school year. During your start of the year orientations, pay close attention to all the information and changes in CDL, DPS and within your own school district.
We are the best trained school bus drivers in the nation and that is in part to YOU as a safe school bus driver.
Relish the time left this summer and spend time with your families and friends. We at AAPT appreciate you and the job you do. Show the love, smile, wave and be friendly to each other.
Join our Facebook page, help our YouTube grow, and follow me on Tik Tok if you want. Its all there for the fun of it.
You already know, we love you. Be safe and enjoy the awesome job you have.
Armando Cuellar
AAPT Social Media Rep
(602) 980-6490
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