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History
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WAPT
was organized in 1976 by a group of transportation supervisors to promote
networking and education for transportation supervisors around the
state.
Over the last 29 years,
the organization has evolved to include all persons involved in pupil
transportation. Membership is open to Superintendents, Central Office
Administrators, Supervisors, Dispatchers, Driver Trainers, and Shop
Personnel.
Affiliate memberships
are available to vendors who support the transportation industry.
WAPT serves over 450
members from local School Districts
statewide.
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WAPT President
Clayon
Kenney
Reardan SD
(509)
796-4361
Secretary
Peggy
Emhoff
ESD 105
(509) 454-5317
WAPT
Info Brochure
Washington State Facts
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Buses operated - 9,240
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Annual miles traveled - 90,000,000
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Daily students transported - 473,197
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Daily routes - 21,553
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Purpose
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To
promote and foster the highest degree of safety and efficiency in the
transportation of school children.
To assist members in
dealing with common problems, promoting the exchange of ideas concerning
the administration and operation of transportation fleets.
To provide forums of
education which expand the capabilities and broaden the opportunities for
those in pupil transportation.
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Goals
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Provide
forums of education, which expand capacities and broaden opportunities for
those in the pupil transportation industry.
Provide an organization
within the state to facilitate the exchange of ideas on operations,
maintenance and administration and to encourage, develop and promote
methods, materials and procedures leading to increased safety and
efficiency in the pupil transportation industry.
Encourage cooperation
with federal, state and local agencies, organizations, associations and
enterprises from the private sector for the continued improvement of the
pupil transportation industry.
Monitor and provide
input on legislation affecting the statewide pupil transportation program
and the members of W.A.P.T.
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Education
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W.A.P.T., O.S.P.I., and Central
Washington University
jointly offer a three-year “Pupil Transportation Management Program.” The program is comprised of one week in
the summer and a major project annually.
Students enrolled in and completing the program are improving skills
already used in their position or gaining knowledge that will help in their
pursuit of a supervisory position.
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