|
History
|
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.
|
(pdf)
WAPT President
Scott Logan
Lake Chelan SD
(509)
682-2442
Secretary
Peggy
Emhoff
ESD
105
(509)
575-2885
Washington State
Facts
·
Buses operated - 9,240
·
Annual miles traveled - 90,000,000
·
Daily students transported - 473,197
·
Daily routes - 21,553
|
|
Purpose
|
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.
|
|
Goals
|
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.
|
|
Education
|
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.
|
