Kentucky Association for Pupil Transportation

                 "The Bus Stop"                

 The KAPT's Electronic Newsletter


 

 

   PHIL'S  PHIL-OSOPHY 

               Philip Jones, President

 

HAPPY JULY 4TH

 

KEEP OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES IN YOUR PRAYERS!


Whether you are a veteran or rookie transportation supervisor,

The Pupil Transportation Management Manual will provide you with invaluable information.

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT MANUAL


 

UPCOMING EVENTS


"...etc..."


An Obituary printed in the London Times - Interesting and sadly rather true.

 Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

 He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:

 - Knowing when to come in out of the rain;

- Why the early bird gets the worm;

- Life isn't always fair;

- and maybe it was my fault.

 Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

 His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

 Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.  It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

 Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.  Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

 Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.  Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.

 He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.

 Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. 


 

   C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S    

2009-10 KAPT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

CHARLES JOSEPH THOMAS GOSSETT

  Caverna High School

MICHELLE GRIESINGER

Conner High School

RACHAELL MASON

Pineville High School

SARA ELIZABETH VINCENT

Hart County High School

 

1ST ANNUAL KAPT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

2007-08

Vanessa Lynch – Middlesboro High School

Rebecca Gogel – Dawson Springs Independent 

 

2ND ANNUAL KAPT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

2008-09

Hannah Clampitt – Hopkins County Central High School

Courtney Thompson – Butler County High School 

Jearmy Nunn – Gallatin County High School 

Chesla Wright – Pendleton Memorial High School 

 

2008 KAPT AWARD WINNERS

Bud Tarry - Director of the Year - Barren County

Robert Marshall - Bus Driver of the Year - Shelby County

         David Breitenstein - Driver Trainer of the Year - Jefferson County

Diane Mercer - Other Person of the Year - Jefferson County

Phillip Morgan - Special Needs Driver of the Year - Shelby County 

Greg Walters - Head Technician of the Year - Jefferson County

 

2008 KAPT POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

DIVISION I

1st - Alexis Hall - Floyd Co.

2nd - Erick Harvey - Floyd Co.

3rd - Hunter Esteppe - Montgomery Co.

DIVISION II

1st - Alexandrea Sisco - Floyd Co.

2nd - Tanner Sorrell - Montgomery Co.

3rd - Morgan Stephens  - Montgomery Co.

DIVISION III

1st - Charity Esteppe - Montgomery Co.

2nd - Dovie Reynolds - Montgomery Co.

 

 

2009 KAPT SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ROAD E O

Left to Right

CONVENTIONAL BUS

Tami Posey 5th place Todd County

Kennith Phillips 4th place-Jefferson County

Wes Garrett 3rd place-Shelby County

Ed Beahm 2nd -Breckinridge County

Jennifer McCoy 1st place Hardin County

Phil Jones - KAPT President

Left to Right

TRANSIT BUS

Belinda Burke 4th place-Floyd County

Mary Nichols 5th place-Todd County

Anthony Bolden 3rd place-Floyd County

Cecil Hardin Jr. 2nd place-Shelby County

Dana Clark 1st place-Madison County

 

Left to Right

SMALL BUS

Gary Warren 3rd place-Todd County

Richard Hall 2nd place-Floyd County

Bencie Rasnake 1st place-Christian County

 

 

 

SOUTHEASTERN SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ROAD E O

Additional Information May Be Obtained by Contacting Roger Kerns.

 

PREVIOUS WINNERS - BUS SAFETY ROAD E O

CONVENTIONAL TRANSIT SMALL BUS
Robert Stark, Jr. Jefferson Co. 1985
William Miller Fayette Co. 1986
Suzanne Freeland Trigg Co. 1987
Doug Walter Kenton Co. 1988
Nick Render Ohio Co. 1989
Roger Kerns Hardin Co. 1990
Jim Lutrell Trigg Co. 1991
Roger Kerns Hardin Co. 1992
Roger Kerns Hardin Co. 1993
Charles Harrison Muhlengerg Co. 1994
Roger Kerns Hardin Co. 1995
Allen Pickett Harrison Co. 1996
Allen Pickett Harrison Co. 1997
Lola Durbin Woodford Co. 1998
Sandy Hodge Oldham Co. 1999
Richard Cordial Lawerence Co. 2000
Eugene Hall Martin Co. 2001
Bill Castile Christian Co. 2002
John Woodville Jefferson Co. 2004
John Woodville Jefferson Co. 2005
Ronnie Bridges Trigg Co. 2006
Dwayne Salyer Floyd Co. 2007
Jennifer McCoy Hardin Co. 2008
Jennifer McCoy Hardin Co. 2009
John Clausen Lincoln Co. 2000
Jeff Butson Christian Co. 2001
Danny Vance Martin Co. 2002
Jeff Butson Christian Co. 2004
Jeff Butson Christian Co. 2005
Danny Vance Martin Co. 2006
Danny Vance Martin Co. 2007
Dana Clark Madison Co. 2008
Dana Clark Madison Co. 2009
Misty Smith Laurel Co. 2002
Bencie Rasnake Christian Co. 2004
Jaye Jaye Knickelbein Trigg Co. 2005
Jaye Jaye Knickelbein Trigg Co. 2006
Shannon Wallen Floyd Co. 2007
Bencie Rasnake Christian Co. 2008
Bencie Rasnake Christian Co. 2009

US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing

Records Retention Schedule

50th Anniversary of Kentucky's School Bus Disaster

RELIGIOUS OBSERVATIONS

Stateline

(A comprehensive website of states news and politics)


World Clock

Take a minute and look at this amazing clock.

Age Calculator

Learn your age in days.

3 Minute Meditation

...for those in a hurry...

Logic Test

Can you solve this it?


OSHA Fact Sheets and Reporting Forms

 

Mirror Grid Presentation

by David Breitenstein

Garage Safety Presentation

by Dave Self

School Bus Security

By Stan Mullen

Accident Review Committee

By Mickey Anderson

(Due to the size of these presentations, PLEASE downloaded before opening.)


 

"The Bus Stops Here"

 

If you are looking to sell or purchase buses, contact the webmaster with the information and it will be listed.


The age old question of "WHY ARE THERE NO SEAT BELTS ON SCHOOL BUSES?" rears it's ugly head from time to time. The below link is a comprehensive answer to that question.

SEATBELTS ON BUSES


Check to see if a sex offender is registered near your bus stops or home!

www.mapsexoffenders.com


...yes son,  always be at the bus stop 5 minutes before the bus...


Are you still using non-conforming vans to transport students?

You may want to read this article by Attorney Richard Gergel.

Another article on 12-15 Passenger Vans.


ARCHIVES

 
Diastat Training Graduated License Law Alternative Fuels Study
NAPT Certified Members Technician Compensation Survey 2007 SN Study

JCPS Burned Bus - And You Still Think Seatbelts On A School Bus Is Warranted?


Looking for interesting facts about Kentucky?

The below link is a comprehensive database with information about our state.

        Kentucky Facts           

Kentucky Employee Directory

Kentucky Legislature

Kentucky Retirement Systems


QUICK LINKS

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Please review the personnel listed in your county and forward any changes to thewebmaster.  .

Kentucky School District Directory

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Federal Toll Free Numbers

National Weather Service

National Transportation Safety Board

U.S. Department of Education

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Education Resources

National Association for Pupil Transportation

School Transportation News Magazine

School Bus Information Council

School Bus Fleet Magazine

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Ky. Driver Trainer Association

School Bus Safety Assurance Program Recall Listing

www.accuweather.com

Google

Kentucky State Police Sex Offender Register

STATE TRANSPORTATION WEBSITES

NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION


KAPT DIRECTORY

2008-09 Executive Board

President

Phil Jones

859-384-5340

Boone County

President Elect

Wayne Wright

270-887-7109

Christian County

Vice-President

Nate Huggins

270-765-6146

Elizabethtown Independent

Secretary

Mark Payne

270-860-1622

Henderson County

Treasurer

Jack Senior

502-477-3250

Spencer County

Immediate Past President

John Odom

270-842-3476

Warren County

2008-09 Regional Directors

Region 1

Richard Rhea

270-444-5648

Paducah Ind.

Region 2

Keegan  O'Daniel

270-831-5000

Henderson County

Region 3

Linda Riley

270-273-5887

McLean County

Region 4

Bud Tarry

270-678-7335

Barren County

Region 5

Nate Huggins

270-765-6146 

Elizabethtown Ind.

Region 6

Mickey Anderson

502-485-6644

Jefferson County

Region 7

Rick Caple

502-485-3470

Jefferson County

Region 8

Jack Senior

502-477-3250

Spencer County

Region 9

Todd Colvin

859-635-2161

Campbell County

Region 10

Karen Gullett

859-497-8797

Montgomery County

Region 11 Region 12
Region 13

Joan Anderson

606-573-9297

Harlan County

Region 14

Chyrl Profitt

606-668-8401

Wolfe County

Region 15

Karen Johnson

606-285-9443

Floyd County

Region 16

Public Relations

Mickey Anderson

502-485-6644

Jefferson County


STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Kentucky Association for Pupil Transportation (KAPT) was established in 1976. KAPT membership represents all 120 counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The purpose of KAPT is to provide leadership, assistance and motivation to the Kentucky school transportation industry with the goal of providing safe, efficient, economical and high-quality transportation the school children on their trips to and from school and school-related activities.

 

KAPT Constitution

 

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Active Member $30                                 Industry Member $30

Associate Member $15                             Honorary Member N/C

 

Membership Application

 

Contact any Board Member or Regional Director for additional information

on becoming a KAPT member or email the webmaster.


KAPT PAST PRESIDENTS

     Bob Walters          1978-1979

     Glen Duncan            1979-1980

    Byron Watkins       1980-1981

     Bill Jones             1981-1982

    Henry Resch          1982-1983

    Bob Walters           1983-1984

   John Wilhoit           1984-1985

   John Wallace          1985-1986

   Jim Huckleberry     1986-1987

    Cletus Bonds          1987-1988

    Marie Terrell         1988-1989

    Mary Lois O'Flynn  1989-1990

    Bobby Sheroan      1990-1991

   Jim Convany          1991-1992

   Gerald Fulk           1992-1993

   Carroll Moseley         1993-1994

    Bobby Gaffney         1994-1995

    Ike Pinkston            1995-1996

    Bobby Gaffney         1996-1997

    Darrell Sea               1997-1998

    Danny Montgomery    1998-1999

    William Green          1999-2000

    Howard Mayes         2000-2001

    Bobby Gaffney         2001-2002

    Mickey Anderson     2002-2003

    Bud Tarry                2003-2004

    John Ward               2004-2005

     Rick Caple               2005-2006

    Karen Johnson         2006-2007

   John Odom               2007-2008

THE KAPT SUPPORTS OUR MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES!


  BORN - 10-22-02

UPDATED - 06-30-09

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