CSPTA Committees
CSPTA has several active committees that carry out the many activities of the association. Listed below are just a few of the things the committees of CSPTA have done or are working on! Conference Committee
The purpose of the committee is to begin planning for major events that occur each year for the benefit of the members. Planning includes the educational, vendor opportunit
ies and social events that happen at various locations throughout the state. The committee welcomes ideas from all of the membership for activities and presentations that would enhance the professional development of anyone in the pupil transportation industry of Colorado.
•Contact~ Leann Shetler
Trainer Committee
This committee is made up of Driver Trainers across the state. Its missions change as the industry changes the vehicles we drive, the behavior management techniques improve or other important and pertinent causes arise. They work closely with CDE to clarify and strengthen the Driver Trainer program offered at CDE's summer workshop.
•Contact~ Becka Sykes, Leonard Woofter
Jim Dale Committee
This committee reviews the requests for grants from the membership for Special Projects and Professional Development opportunities. The three members set the guidelines for Jim Dale Fund activities and processes which are presented to the Executive Board and General Membership for approval.
•Contact~David Hartzell
Nominations Committee
The Nomination Committee shall consist of not less than two (2) and no more than three (3) members appointed by the President. A former President shall be the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee. The Chairperson shall submit committee minutes to the President-Elect or the Board Liaison prior to each E-Board meeting. Roadeo Committee
The mission on the committee is to provide a structure state competition for the drivers of school buses throughout the state of Colorado to demonstrate their ability and knowledge required to operate a school bus safely and to provide their passengers a safe ride to and from school. The competition is conducted in accordance with the rules and procedures used at the International competition that is sponsored by the National School Transportation Association. The State competition is held in June and for the past several years it has been held in conjunction with the CDE summer workshop which has been held in Pueblo. Information concerning the event will be posted on the CSPTA website. Contact~ Josy Campbell / Debbie Thomas
Fleet Service Committee
A higher standard in school bus transportation. Striving to better educate our technicians and providing a safer ride for our children.
•Contact~ Rob Draper
•Contact~ Brian Vasina
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is an advisory committee to the Executive Board with responsibility for developing an annual budget and oversight of the financial status of the organization.
•Contact~ David Hartzell
Safety Poster
The Safety Poster committee administrates the state-wide safety poster contest. Winners are voted on at the annual CDE workshop and winners are given cash prizes for winning.