All of CASTO's "In-Person" Events have been canceled through December 2020 due to the COVID19 Pandemic.
President's Message
August 2020 As the summer comes to an end and majority of our schools commence the new school year educating students using remote learning, our transportation colleagues work diligently to create a transportation system that will meet the safety standards required to resume transportation services safely for students and staff. Covid-19 brought unprecedented challenges to pupil transportation, and safely transporting students is what we pride ourselves to champion. This can only happen when our industry collectively collaborates in finding solutions and developing procedures to safely transport during this pandemic. Several months ago CASTO put together a TEAM of leaders to develop a document to assist the pupil transportation industry resume transportation services safely. This document used federal, state and local agencies recommendations, guidelines, and includes specific examples to assist in developing policies and procedures creating an individual road map in providing transportation once again. I’d like to thank and recognize our reopen California “Chair”, Nanette Rondeau and Tony Lavezzo for steering our committee in creating such a valuable document. Special thank you to Anna Borges and her Team at the Department of Education for their advise and support during the creation of this document. To our committee, thank you for your expertise, guidance and participation, you embody what CASTO is all about; providing resources designed for success, paying it forward without expecting anything in return, and a true love for our CASTO family ensuring California is leading the world in providing safe and efficient transportation during such challenging times. Below are the very special members of the Reopen California committee:
The above mentioned members are a perfect example of the type of family you have inherited becoming a member, and they as well as you will continue to support this association to get through this pandemic safely together. I encourage everyone to read and share “Road Map on Guidance to Reopening Pupil Transportation” and use as a guide to develop solutions and return to what we do best, World Class Safe and Efficient Transportation Services. Keep in mind, this document is not all inclusive and as we learn more, our committee will continue to amend and provide the most current information available to support transportation departments adjust to current conditions. Lastly, I’d like to end with a quote: “Let each of you look not only to his own interest, but also to the interest of others (Philippians 2:4).” Although this a religious quote, I believe it fits the mold of any faith or reasonable person as great advice to consider in your life. Always consider what is best for your family, but you should also keep in mind what would be most beneficial for your community. You can’t change the whole world, but you can change your world by being the example you want others to be. Together we will get through this! Don’t forget to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content to effectively kill germs, socially distance yourself from others and stay a minimum of 6 feet away, and always use face coverings in public places or around people not in your household. Welcome back to the 2020/2021 school year, stay safe, be smart, and show the world why we are the best at what we do! Sincerely, Tony Peregrina CASTO State President Why Should You Be a CASTO Member?This document will aid you with answering the question..."Why should I be a CASTO Member?" Looking for a career change? Check out our Job Announcements page CASTO 2019 Safety Poster Contest Winner
Eden Choi, 6th Grade | Welcome to the California Association of School Transportation Officials "CASTO" webpage. Here you will be able to sign up, renew, or update your membership, register for upcoming events and receive important information in regards to California's School Pupil Transportation Industry. CASTO New Officer Nominations OPEN!Are you interested in being a part of a great team and providing your service to support the industry you love? CASTO is accepting nominations for positions on the Executive Board. If you are interested or would like to nominate someone, please contact one of the chairs below... Pam McDonald | pammc44@gmail.com Upcoming events
CASTO's Official AddressCASTO PO Box 348120 Sacramento, CA 95834 Industry NewsCalifornia Department of Education Guidebook for the Safe Reopening of SchoolsThis guidance was created through the statewide reopening schools task force that fostered a collaborative process for our educators and stakeholders to lend their important voices. Also informed by the technical assistance and advice of many health and safety organizations including the Centers for Disease Control, California Department of Public Health, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, the intent of this document is to be a guide for the local discussion on safely reopening schools.
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