School Bus Fleet, November 2017
DISTRIBUTORS FOR E Z ON Safety Max Vests Cam Harnesses Custom VestsBESI Pro Tech III Universal Moore Vests Over the Shoulder HarnessesQSTRAINT SURE LOK Wheelchair Occupant Restraint SystemsSPECIALISTS IN All Seat Covers and Foam Special Needs Seating 3 Point Integrated Bus SeatsYOUR SAFESEATINGSPECIALISTS18005430575 I www ewss org I 10939B Reed Hartman Hwy Cincinnati OH 46 SCHOOL BUS FLEET NOVEMBER 2017 WWW SCHOOLBUSFLEET COM How did you get started in the industry I started in 1994 Becoming a California school bus driver meant becoming part of a team of professional and elite drivers I became a state certified school bus driver instructor in 2001 moving into a supervisory position in 2007 What are your current job duties As operations supervisor I assist in the planning and management of pupil transportation That involves supervision of a staff of more than 175 school bus drivers and transportation assistants I also plan organize and design school bus routes to ensure the consistent safe and timely delivery of home to school and activity trip destinations What are some of the key issues youre tackling during your tenure as CASTO president We are always working on increasing our membership We strive to provide quality information on laws regulations and training by holding state conferences manager and mechanics forums as well as school bus safety roadeos What do you find most interesting about working in the transportation industry The drivers are the most interesting PHENOMENAL WOMEN Jennifer Hanshew President California Association of School Transportation Officials Operations Supervisor Kern High School District Bakersfield as far as their backgrounds and what inspired them to be drivers What is some of the best advice someone has given you To make sure that youre fair and honest with everybody regardless of how you feel about the person What are your top professional achievements Besides being CASTO president I have been a California state certified school bus driver instructor These positions have allowed me to help people mentor them and watch them succeed Have you noticed growth in the number of women working in leadership positions since you started in the industry Yes When you consider the ratio of school bus drivers who are women it is not surprising to see great women in leadership roles Whether a lead bus driver driver instructor supervisor dispatcher or director these women all fulfill crucial roles but at the end of the day its all about the right person for the job
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