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7/11/2024 Luis Lopez, Bakersfield City School District takes 2 nd Place in Transit Category at the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition in Austin, Texas
Drivers from 26 states competed at the 50 th Edition of the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition in Austin, Texas this past weekend and California’s very own, Luis Lopez from Bakersfield City School District won 2 nd Place. Luis was crowned the CASTO California State Roadeo Champion on Memorial Day Weekend and with that win qualified to compete against the countries best school bus drivers. “Wow, this year has been an absolute dream, competing for the State of California and representing my school district, Bakersfield City!” said Luis. “This experience has been incredible. So many great drivers from all over the country and even the best from Canada. We gave it our best and it was not easy, but California took 2nd place this year. But (we) will work twice as hard next year to make sure we bring home the 1st place title in 2025.” “I would also like to encourage all of our California drivers to compete and keep growing our CASTO Family so we can put our best drivers against everyone else in the Nation. Lastly, I would like to thank Doug Smith and Antonio Perez and all the CASTO staff and all the volunteer judges, nothing would be possible without any of them. California rocks!” Luis would also like to thank his Bakersfield City family and everyone in Chapter 12 for supporting him. On behalf of CASTO, Congratulations Luis on a job well done! We are all proud of you. 06/10/2024
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Local Chapter EventsAre you in need of in-service training? Looking for more information regarding local School Bus training events? Head over to our Chapter Events Page to see what's going on in your area. | Presidents Message
Presidents Message: Fall 2024
Dear Members, As summer fades and the excitement of a new school year takes center stage, I want to warmly welcome you back and wish you a successful fall 2024. The start of a new academic year is a time of renewed energy and enthusiasm, and your crucial role in ensuring safe and timely transportation for our students is the foundation of their educational journey. This year, as always, our commitment to safety remains our top priority. Whether you are driving the buses, maintaining the fleet, coordinating routes, or managing operations, your dedication and vigilance ensure that our students are transported safely every day. Let’s continue to uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism, working together to overcome challenges and deliver the best possible service to our communities. I am also excited to remind you about several key events and opportunities this fall:
As we move forward into the new school year, let’s keep safety at the forefront of everything we do and take advantage of these exciting opportunities to grow, learn, and lead. Thank you for your continued dedication and hard work—together, we will make fall 2024 a successful and safe season for school transportation across California. Best wishes for a productive and fulfilling school year! Mike Sawyer | President
Chapter HighlightsCASTO Chapter 2 Update We are thrilled to report that our recent CASTO Chapter 2 Safety Workshop was a resounding success, with approximately 75 participants registered! Our keynote speaker, Francisco Padilla, Director of Palmdale, inspired attendees with his motivational story about his journey as a driver. He emphasized the importance of continuous growth in the field and shared insights from his experience in training. Francisco also led a session on loading and unloading, highlighting key safety practices. Additional classes included Jeff Vogt from Placentia Yorba Linda, who expertly covered air brake safety, and Marcus Zapata from Whittier, who discussed public and community relations. Alejandro Valdivia, an independent instructor with a rich background from Norwalk La Mirada and Zum, wrapped up the sessions by explaining the exemptions of VC 22112. Feedback from drivers was overwhelmingly positive, praising both the quality of the classes and the expertise of our instructors. To top off the event, we held several raffles sponsored by Model 1, AZ Bus Sales, HopSkipDrive, and the Centralia School District, adding an extra layer of excitement to the day. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this workshop a success. We look forward to seeing you at future events!
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Congratulations to the 2024 State Championship Roadeo Winners!
