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. Upcoming events
Legislative ReportDuring the 53rd Annual Conference, CASTO's Legislative Analyst, Nico Chavez provided a comprehensive Legislative Report. Click here to download the slides from his presentation. Industry NewsThe CASTO Road Map on Guidance to Reopening Pupil TransportationThe original version of The CASTO Road Map on Guidance to Reopening Pupil Transportation was released on August 21, 2020. This living document is intended to provide recommendations and guidelines for best practices to build sustainable mitigation efforts against COVID-19 for the safe operation of school buses in the State of California during this pandemic. On January 14, 2021 California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released additional guidance in their document COVID-19 and Reopening In-Person Instruction Framework & Public Health for K-12 Schools in California, 2021-2021 School Year. Guidance in this document produced the following changes and additions of The CASTO Road Map on Guidance to Reopening Pupil Transportation. Road Map on Guidance to Reopening Pupil Transportation
California Department of Education Virtual Training
CDE IB 20-66 Virtual Training.pdf
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Who is ready for summertime? Family gatherings, barbecues, pool time, and CASTO. The 2021 Mechanics and Maintenance Supervisors Workshop is set for July 15-16, 2021. This will be a virtual event hosted on the Hopin platform. The 2021 Officers’ Workshop is scheduled for July 20, 2021 and will be hosted virtually through the Hopin platform. I know we all cannot wait to get back to in-person events! Throughout the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we experienced our schools having to go on virtual learning endeavors; everyday activities cancelled, and had to find ways to pivot our thinking process within personal and professional settings. The many frustrations throughout the journey has allowed us all to become stronger and lean on one another for assistance. CASTO Roadeo Chair, Doug Smith and Co-Chair, Antonio Perez held a virtual Roadeo workshop on Saturday, May 22, 2021. This event had many attendees and allowed our organization to continue providing the services needed to keep our industry members educated. We cannot wait for the 2022 Roadeo season! We have all missed participating in this event. Lastly, I would like to ask all active CASTO members for help. As the newly elected president, my goal is to increase membership. Help me and ask those around you if they are CASTO members. If they aren’t, educate them – provide information about our annual state conference, chapter workshops, roadeos, and the various other things our organization can help them with. Additionally, they will get to eat some delicious food at most of these wonderful events and have the opportunity to receive T-01 credit for events they participate in. We are the awesome yellow bus industry and CASTO is one amazing professional organization. Don’t forget, agency memberships and all the benefits that come along with investing in that small fee for the district and the employees they have. One of CASTO’s past presidents once told me, “What have you done for CASTO and for others lately?” I am asking the same question to all of you. On behalf of the entire CASTO Executive Board, I wish you a fabulous, fun-filled, and relaxing summer! Cordially, Matt Thomas, 2021-2022 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's Official AddressCASTO PO Box 348120 Sacramento, CA 95834 CASTO 2020 Safety Poster Contest Winner
Bethany Smith, 7th Grade
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