The world we live in has dramatically changed since the humble beginning of school pupil transportation.  The mission from the beginning was safe transportation for every child.  Today, that mission is the same, yet the way we are able to meet the goals of safety are hampered by many factors outside of our control.

California public schools spend more than a billion dollars each year on school transportation.  Without additional state funding, schools are being forced to reduce encroachment on their general fund.

These areas of concern will be highlighted at the CASTO 2010 School Transportation Business Forum scheduled for October 13 - 14, 2010 in South Lake Tahoe.  This year's event will provide important information for Superintendents, Chief Business Officials, Transportation Directors, Managers, Supervisors and others responsible for managing school transportation in today's challenging environment.

CASTO is also pleased to invite Exhibitors to be a part of the Business Forum.  2010 Forum Exhibitor Registration An Exhibitors' Show and Reception is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13, 2010 from 4:30 pm until 7:30 pm at Harrah's in South Lake Tahoe, the meeting site for the forum.  We look forward to seeing you in Lake Tahoe.
2010 Forum Attendee Registration

Topics will include

• Keynote Address -“Bleeding Yellow” the “blood type” we all collectively share that keeps the heart of the industry beating

• Vendor Direct “What’s New”
• "Consultant Review - Making it a Win-Win Situation"
  
• Human Resources: Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!!!! How to Successfully Manage your Employees in a Unionized Environment
• Financial Creativity: Squeezing the Last Drop out of the State Budget
• California Real Estate and The New “Face” of Homelessness
• Special Education, Just When You Thought You Knew It All
• "Finding the Green in the Green"
• Ask the Experts

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ABOUT CASTO

CASTO was founded in 1968 to promote safe pupil transportation for all California children. We are dedicated to the safety of all children through education and training in every avenue of transportation.

CASTO is recognized by State and Federal agencies and other professional organizations as the leader of school transportation safety in California.

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CASTO History

SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS

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