January 2016 Issue

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January 2016 Issue

The Official Publication of the California Association of School Transportation Officials
CASTOways
JANUARY 2016
www.castoways.org
Let’s welcome 2016
with open arms!
a
By JENNIFER HANSHEW
CASTO STATE PRESIDENT
It is my hope that everyone was able to
get some much needed rest, spend quality
time with loved ones and reflect back on
2015, the good
and bad. In my
last message I left
you with a few
thoughts / questions; what did
2015 mean to you?
Did you accomplish at least one
or more of your
goals? Did you
JENNIFER HANSHEW
set goals? As
CASTO President
we push forward
into 2016 stop and think “What is it that I
can do for 2016”? Not “What can it do for
me”? I have recently found out that one of
my many mentors wrote and published a
book about an “American Dream” (his) and it
wasn’t until I listened to his story that it made
me think about my dreams, goals, or even
what I wanted to accomplish or had accomplished. Knowing that it is not impossible to
fulfill a dream or goal, it’s all in how you approach them (goals) and who you surround
yourself with. I am very thankful for the
opportunities that I have been given and the
people in my life, without them I wouldn’t
be where I am today personally and professionally. CASTO has been a big part of my
life and I am very thankful for all of the opportunities it has provided me. When I hear
someone say “what is CASTO?” it opens that
door for me to share all the wonderful things
it represents but most importantly I get to
gloat about you the school bus driver and
the amazing job that you do each and every
day!! Here is a little history for you to share:
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Chapter 2 yields winning
poster in state contest
Pictured is the winning poster for the 2016 Poster Contest submitted by Emily Burger of
the Fairmont Private School in Anaheim, CASTO Chapter 2. Emily will be honored at the
CASTO State Conference in March.
BY GREG STRAW
CASTOWAYS EDITOR
As any artist would tell you, it starts with a
blank piece of paper, canvas, or other medium
and an unlimited imagination. If you add in a
generous amount of artistic ability, the result is
a winning poster in the CASTO School Bus Safety
Poster Contest. Many students from across
California used their talents to create an artwork
interpretation of this year’s poster theme “# Stop
on Red”.
The CASTO State Board of Directors received
all of the poster entries for this year at the
board meeting in Sacramento on January 9,
2016. The posters are judged in four separate
categories by grade levels. The categories, or
divisions, are grades K-3, 4-6, 7-8 and Special
Needs.
Once a winning poster is selected from each
division, the board then votes for the poster that
INSIDE THIS MONTH’S CASTOWAYS
Certificate T-02 changes
Board re-elected
Working to make '16 great
(CDE/OST) has implemented
updates, changes and additions
to the State Department of Education
Training Certificate T-02.
Nominations for CASTO State Offices
were closed at the January 9, 2016
board meeting in Sacramento.
Read Mike Rae's report on tips
and recommedatons for a successful 2016.
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Safety is Our Business
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will be the state champion.
Emily Burger, a 7th grade student from Fairmont Private School in Anaheim submitted the
winning poster for the 2016 School Bus Safety
Poster Contest. She will be honored, along with
her family, at the 48th Annual State Conference
in March in San Diego. Anaheim is in the Orange
County CASTO Chapter 2 area. Burger’s poster
was the winning selection from the Grades 7 – 8
Division in the contest.
Each year the poster contest entries exhibit the enormous artistic talents of California
school students. The contest is an avenue that
not only showcases these talents, but also
teaches the students about school bus safety,
safe riding procedures, and safe routes to
school and at bus stops.
The CASTO Board of Directors is proud of
each child that submits and entry and will continue to promote the contest as an educational
and safety tool. 
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Photo Contest Winners
Executive Committee
President.................................Jennifer Hanshew
(661) 827-3199 ext. 51441 FAX: (661) 398-7042
Jennifer_Hanshew@kernhigh.org
1st Vice President ..................Christopher Bates
408-201-6323 ext. 60501 FAX: 408-776-1603
batesc@mhusd.org
castoconference@gmail.com
2nd Vice President .....................Tony Peregrina
(530) 406-5981
tony.peregrina@wjusd.org
Treasurer..............................................Mark Verch
855-227-8668 FAX: 831-761-2656
castoconference@gmail.com
Secretary.......................................... Tony Biscoe
(805) 385-1501 ext. 2555 FAX: (805) 280-2494
email: castosecretary@gmail.com
Immediate Past President ..............Nikki Hughes
(916) 335-0882
email: nlhughes2015@gmail.com
Prof./Associate Rep..................Debbie Schmidt
(619) 886-2710 FAX: (619) 496-5103
juslildeb@msn.com
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
Chapter 1.................................................................Sam Anderson
Southern San Bernardino, Riverside County
(909) 307-5370 FAX: (909) 307-5374
email: Sam_Anderson@redlands.k12.ca.us
Chapter 2...........................................................Donna Wittenberg
Orange County
(714) 220-6950 FAX : (714)220-6903
email: dwittenberg@cypsd.k12.ca.us
Chapter 3................................................................Kevin Wedemeyer
San Diego, Imperial County (619) 691-5527
kevin.wedemeyer@sweetwaterschools.org
Chapter 4...............................................................Sheri Armstrong
Los Angeles County
(818) 830-2258 FAX: (818) 891-8021
Sheri.armstrong@lausd.net
Chapter 5.....................................................................Pam Medina
Ventura, Southern Santa Barbara County
(805) 641-2000 ext. 1325 FAX: (805) 653-7864
tbriscoe@mrpk.org
Chapter 6.................................................................Andrew Peters
Sacramento Area (530) 622-6464 ext. 2233
apeters@mlusd.net
Chapter 7............................................................Susan Moorehead
San Francisco Bay Area
(415) 939-5782 FAX: (408) 971-3416
email: susan.moorehead@firstgroup.com
Chapter 8............................................... Cherie Pinheiro-Quinonez
Fresno, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, Inyo County
(559) 903-2432 cherie118@me.com
Chapter 9........................................................................ Kelly Sola
San Luis Obispo County
(805) 544-0435 ext. 236 FAX: (805) 549-0864
ksola@capslo.org Lisa Costanzo
Chapter 10........................................................ Amanda Hightman
Napa, Contra Costa, Solano
(925) 260-9972 FAX: 925-779-7602
amandahightman@antioch.k12.ca.us
Chapter 12.....................................................................Greg Straw
Kern County
(661) 472-8979 jeep-guy@pacbell.net
Chapter 13.........................................................................Mike Rea
Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, Marin County
(707) 206-9988 FAX: (707) 206-9901
email: mikerea-wcta@juno.com
Chapter 14.............................................................. Vicki Wingfield
King, Tulare, Inyo County
(559) 730-7856 FAX: (559) 730-7625
email: vwingfield@visalia.k12.ca.us
Chapter 15........................................................ Denise Cheeseman
San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Calaveras County
(209) 830-3200 x1710 FAX: (209) 830-3217
dcheeseman@tusd.net
Chapter 17.................................................................... Tania Kaylor
Redding, Shasta, Wonderland
(530) 221-4114 FAX: 530-945-7369
taniekaylor@yahoo.com
Chapter 18...........................................................Derrick Campbell
Humboldt, Del Norte County
(704) 464-0250 dcampbell@delnorte.k12.ca.us
Chapter 20.................................................................... Doug Smith
San Bernardino County/High Desert
(760) 868-6739 FAX: (760) 868-4577
doug_smith@snowlineschools.com
Executive Board members display the four division winning posters for judging at the Sacramento board meeting.
The winner of the Special Needs Division was this poster drawn by Josiah T. of Plantation Elementary
School in Bakersfield, CASTO Chapter 12.
CASTOWAYS
Volume 21, Number 4
CASTOways is published monthly by The California
Association of School Transportation Officials. Email
information for publication to The CASTO Executive
Board at jeep-guy@pacbell.net or castowayseditor@
gmail.com
CASTOways Editor Greg Straw • (661) 472-8979
Board Liaison Nikki Hughes • (714) 997-6244
Advertising Pam McDonald • (714) 997-6244
Publisher Golding Publications • (951) 244-1966
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Bridger Samuelson of Kings Beach Elementary School in the Tahoe-Truckee area, CASTO
Chapter 6, submitted the winning poster in
the K-3 Division.
The winner of the 4-6 Grade Division was created
by Ally Lee of the Alta Mesa School in Redding,
CASTO Chapter 17
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Minutes from the November State Board meeting
California Association of School Transportation Officials
State Board Meeting
Early registration ends 12/31/15 and is $295.00. Program is being finalized
and confirming the keynote speaker. The goal is to have the program out by
November 20, 2015 and on line. There will be more general sessions instead
of breakouts. The banquet will be poolside depending on weather.
A Buddy Conference package will be announced at a later date.
MINUTES
Saturday, November 14, 2015
10:30 am
Comfort Suites - Ontario Convention Center
1811 East Holt Boulevard
Ontario, California, 91761
I.
2. Mechanics Workshop – Christopher Bates
Total income for the Mechanic’s workshop is $14,925.00 and total expenses
were $8,395.24. The profit was $6529.76.
CASTO had two participants at NAPT America’s Best Competition. An email
was read from Phil Medfed.
OPENING President Hanshew called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM
3. Poster Contest – Tony Briscoe
TransTraks has agreed to sponsor the Poster Contest. Application is on line.
The theme is #Stop on Red!
A. Pledge of allegiance - Kevin Wedmeyer
B. Attendance
4. Adoption of an Electronic Publication – Greg Straw
1. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Greg Straw, president of Chapter 12, made a motion that the Board
approves the purchase of a computer and graphic arts program for the
electronic publication of CASTOway’s with a budget of $1,500.00. Kevin
Wedmeyer seconded the motion
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President, 1 VP, 2 VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Past President,
Professional Associate Rep., Contractor Rep., Sustaining Member Rep.,
CASTOway’s Editor, CASBO Rep., CDE Rep., DMV Rep., Legislative Rep.
2. Verification of Eligibility - Tony Peregrina
Greg discussed the current cost of the paper publication vs. an electronic
publication and the possible savings and impact on advertising.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Greg Straw, president of Chapter 12, made an amendment to his
original motion that the Board approves the purchase of a computer,
printer and graphic arts program for the electronic publication of
CASTOway’s with a budget not to exceed $3,500.00. Donna Wittenberg
seconded the motion.
C. Introductions and welcome
D. Minutes of Prior Meeting
A motion was made by Kevin Wedmeyer to approve the September 12,
2015 Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded by
Donna Wittenberg and unanimously carried.
Discussion occurred regarding the amendment and distribution of the
electronic CASTOway’s to other state agencies, associations and sustaining
members.
E. Correspondence - None
F. Additions/changes to the Agenda
Point of order was requested and the amended motion was read, the original
motion was read and the motion from the previous meeting was read.
A motion was made by Donna Wittenberg to accept the agenda with
changes presented by the State President. The motion was seconded
by Sam Anderson and unanimously carried.
II.
Comment and Discussion occurred regarding other associations moving to
an electronic distribution. Mike Rae asked if there would be a prohibition
against reprinting or copying the electronic publication. Greg responded that
there would not be a restriction coping the publication.
Reports
A. Treasurer – Mark Verch
Copy of treasurer’s report distributed. Transition to Quicken Books report has
not occurred, the old report is continuing to be utilized. Mark went over
changes to the budget. Total income as of 10/31/15 = $62,944.81. Total
expenses as of 10/31/15 = $61,540.73. Checking Account Balance =
88,538.21; Savings Account Balance = $5,790.37.
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The amended motion was read by the State Secretary.
The motion was unanimously carried.
Discussion occurred regarding the electronic distribution of CASTOway’s.
The paper print will continue for the remaining year.
5. Manager’s Form Report - Mark Verch/ Tony Peregrina
There were eighty (80) paid attendees. Program will be published sooner
next year. A change in location
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Donna Wittenberg inquired about Manager’s forum income and bank fees.
Sam Anderson inquired about state board expenses under administrative and
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Discussion occurred regarding the program and how well it was received.
The final financial reports are complete because we are waiting for invoices
from our vendors. Once the report is complete it will be distributed to the
Board.
A motion was made by Vicki Wingfield to accept the treasures report as
presented by the State Treasurer. The motion was seconded by Greg
Straw and unanimously carried.
B. New Business
1. Web Site Logo – Andrew Peters Jennifer Hanshew.
The historical logo cannot be displayed on the web page because of the
pixels. The crown will be added to the logo on the web page and brought
back to the Board for approval. Discussion occurred on utilizing the CASTO
logo for merchandising.
B. Membership – Tony Peregrina/Sandy Dillman
Tony introduced Sandy Dillman. Sandy reported that current total 2015/16membership is 1,044 members. Membership lists and pins were distributed to
all chapter presidents. Additional pins were given to each chapter. 2014/15membership list was also distributed. Membership cards have been
distributed to those members who have paid by payroll deduction.
2. Adoption of an Electronic Publication – Greg Straw
2. Nominations – Greg Straw opening for Nikki Hughes
Past President, Greg Straw opened nominations for the State Executive
Board for the 2016-2017 year. Nominations should be sent or given to Nikki
Hughes, immediate past president. Nikki will appoint a nominating committee.
Nominations will be open on the floor at the January Board meeting.
C. State Officers
State Treasurer: Mark Verch reported that he has received Quarterly
Financial reports that were due October 31, 2015 from Chapters 1, 2, 5,10,
12,17 and 20.
State President: Jennifer Hanshew reported that She, Tony Peregrina and
Mike Rea received the proclamation signed by the governor from the CHP
commissioner. Jennifer also attended chapter 12’s workshop with Sandy
Dillman. Dano Rybar also presented at the workshop.
3. Bingo Scholarship - Jennifer Hanshew
Jennifer Hanshew read an email from Dano Rybar reporting that the goal of
funding the state Roadeo’s for 2016 had been met 6 months in advance. The
email discussed how volunteer’s workers assist Dano in operating Bingo.
D. Special Representatives
Discussion occurred regarding Bingo revenue and the use of that revenue for
a scholarship, who would be eligible for the scholarship and the deadline for
the submittal of applications.
3. Contractors Representative – TBD - No Report
4. CASBO Representative – Corrin Reynolds - No report
Call for the Question was made by Greg Straw.
The motion was unanimously carried.
E. Standing Committee Reports
1. Legislation – Mike Rea
NHSTA made a statement at the NAPT conference that they believe 3point shoulder restraints should be the norm. Federal government is
attempting to pass a surface transportation bill. NTSB issued a notice on
tire safety and recall.
State budget was passed and there is no additional money for pupil
transportation. Mike distributed information about lower emission grant
programs. ARB is adopting rules for school bus replacement for small and
rural districts. CASTO is encouraging flexibility in the types of vehicles
that can be purchased. Page 2 of 6 CASTO State Board Meeting Minutes
Mike reported the possibly of issuing school bus safety messages on the
state wide Amber alert signs.
SB 191 – Legislative committee will continue to work on School
transportation funding.
The governor vetoed senate Bill 497.
2. Roadeo Report – John Cain
State Roadeo committee met 10/24/15. The committee discussed ideals
on how to increase participation. Discussed reaching out to manager’s
and supervisors. Committee plans on working on increased participation
throughout the year. The committee also discussed consistency of
Roadeo rules and set up at state and Chapter Roadeo’s.
Discussion occurred on how Chapters conduct Roadeo’s and set up
Roadeo events.
Application for Vice Chair is located on the CASTO web site. Discussion
occurred regarding the requirements of the position.
Committee reviewed the statistics/data of past participants and winners
and will ensure past participants and winners are placed in the correct
category.
The committee chair discussed changes to the Roadeo book and the
location of the Southern Roadeo at the Irwindale Speedway if contract
can be negotiated and signed.
3. CASTOway’s Editor – Greg Straw
Written report has been submitted to the board.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Historian – Ron Kinney – No report
Constitution and By-Laws – Nikki Hughes – No report
Access & Mobility – Dayle Cantrall – No Report
Bingo – Dano Rybar - No report
CASTOways.org Web page – Andy Peters Debbie Schmidt
Report and Email address for web master was distributed.
Break @ 12:22 a.m. reconvene @ 12:39 PM
III.
CASTO Bingo is proposing to provide five (5) scholarships to school bus
drivers to attend the State Conference in San Diego. The Scholarship will
cover full conference registration and three (3)-night hotel stay.
1. California Department of Education – Anna Borges. No report
2. Sustaining Member Representative – Todd Franssen
Todd attended the NAPT conference in Richmond Virginia. Next years
conference will be in Kansas City, Kansas. Todd distributed a brochure.
There were many camera and air conditioning vendors and distributers.
Bluebird introduced their stability control device, introducing CNG on their
conventional vehicle and is also offering Eaton transmission. Thomas
announced in 2016 it will be it’s 100 year anniversary. MCI purchased by
New Flyer
BUSINESS AND ISSUES
A. Old Business
1. Conference Report – Christopher Bates, Mark Verch
Registration packet is complete and is on the web site except for Golf
registration.
Saturday evening theme is Cruise Ship. Vendor packet has not been
released yet but will be placed on the web page and information emailed to
past vendors.
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Greg Straw, president of Chapter 12, made a motion to accept the
proposed five scholarships scholarship for bus driver to attend the
State Conference in San Diego. Donna Wittenberg seconded the motion.
IV.
Information Exchange
A. Chapter News – Chapter Presidents
Page 5 of 6 CASTO State Board Meeting Minutes
Chapter’s presidents shared information about their chapters and upcoming local
events.
V.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made
by Kevin Wedmeyer to adjourn the meeting at 2:25 p.m. The motion was
seconded by Sam Anderson and unanimously carried.
CHAPTER NEWS
CHAPTER 12
Chapter 12 is looking forward to an exciting new year in 2016. Our group
met on January 5th to judge posters for the annual poster contest. I am happy
to report that Josiah Tovar of Plantation Elementary School in Bakersfield
won the Special Needs category at the judging at the state board meeting in
Sacramento.
The next big event for our chapter will be the Roadeo Workshop which
will be held on March 12, 2016 at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Transportation Facility in Bakersfield. The event is free to CASTO members,
$10 for non CASTO members. This workshop will enable attendees to learn
about Roadeo and sharpen their driving skills in various events. Flyers and
Registration forms shouldPagebe
available soon. The Roadeo workshop will be
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followed by the annual Chapter 12 Roadeo on April 9, 2016 at the same location.
Our members also set some dates for future meetings. The next meeting
will be held on January 20, 2016. We will also have meetings on February 17th
and March 7th. All three meetings will be held at the KCSOS Transportation
Classroom at 10:30 a.m. Nominations for chapter officers will be opened at
the January meeting. Our chapter encourages you to attend the meetings
and get involved in future events to help maintain the level of safety in school
transportation.
— By Greg Straw
Chapter President
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President's message (cont.)…
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The California Association of School Transpiration Officials, better known as CASTO,
was founded in 1968 to promote safe pupil
transportation for all California children. We are
dedicated to the safety of all children through
education and training in every avenue of
transportation.
CASTO is recognized by State and Federal
agencies and other professional organizations
as the leader of school transportation safety in
California.
The mission of CASTO is to provide leadership and educational opportunities to the
passenger transportation community, that
results in the safest, most cost effective transportation through professional development,
public awareness, legislative, and regulatory
advocacy.
CASTO exists for several reasons:
First and foremost, to promote safety for
school pupils in a variety of ways.
To influence other groups and organizations
to join with us in providing safety for school
pupils.
To guard against the efforts to take the easy
way out, lower standards and increase hazards
and risk for children.
CASTO is an organization dedicated to
decreasing the danger and making the world a
better, safer place to live for school pupils.
We are dedicated to the safety of all children through education and training in every
avenue of transportation.
Almost every County in the State of California has a separate Chapter. Some Chapters are
shared between Counties.
Thank you all for your courage in the face of
the many challenges and dangers involved in
transporting and protecting our precious cargo, our children! I cannot stress the importance
of a school bus driver, you are the front line
of the Transportation Department and without
your dedication, commitment and heart we
couldn’t be as successful as we are! California
still holds the #1 spot for safety, we are always
looking at how to make something good, BETTER! I ask that you take a moment write down
your goals think about where you would like to
see yourself at the end of 2016. If you are able
to mark off at least one of your goals, you have
made a difference. “Do what you love, and
love what you do!”
Don’t forget it’s not too late to register for
the CASTO 48th Annual State Conference! Go
to CASTOways.org to get all the information.
We are also offering the “Buddy package &
Weekend Special” again! Hope to see you all
in March.
CHAPTER IV ROADEO
WHEN: Saturday March 5, 2016
WHERE: LAUSD GARDENA BUS LOT—18421 S. HOOVER ST. GARDENA
TIME: REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6:30 AM
COMPETITION STARTS AT 8:00 AM
CASTO - CHAPTER IV
Pre-registration due February 26, 2016
$20.00—CASTO MEMBERS
$30.00—NON-CASTO MEMBERS
CONTACT:
Sheri Armstrong
Sheri.armstrong@lausd.net
Phone 818 830-2258
Fax 818 891 8021
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BINGO CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP POLICY and PROCEDURES
Bingo Conference Scholarship:
A. Purpose: The purpose of the CASTO Bingo Conference Scholarship is to promote additional professional growth at the state conference by those
transportation individuals that are employed as
a school bus driver.
B. Qualification: The recipient must be employed
within a job classification directly related to operating a school bus and posses a valid California Special Driver Certificate with school bus certification
and a Commercial Driver License (CDL)
.
C. Scholarship: Four (4) scholarships for a
full Conference package and three (3) day
hotel stay for the CASTO State conference;
transportation (travel) to and from the conference will be the responsibility of the winning individual/s D.Procedures
1. Applications for a scholarship are to be submitted to
castoconference@gmail.com or fax to 831-761-2656.
2. Applications are provided to each chapter after the
November board meeting of each year, with additional copies obtainable upon request from castoconference@gmail.com.
BINGO CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION FORM PART I
2016 STATE CONFERENCE
Name: ______________________________________________
Home Address: _______________________________________
City: _____________________________ Zip: _______________
Employer: ____________________________________________
Job Title: ____________________________________________
Business Address: _____________________________________
City: ______________________________ Zip: ______________
3. All information requested on the application forms
must be provided with all pages of the forms returned
intact. Failure to provide the requested information
or submission of an incomplete application will be
cause for disqualification.
Name of Superintendent/Company
4. To aid in impartial judging of all the applicants, the
name and identification of the candidate and chapter
shall appear only on the application.
Phone: ______________________________________________
E. Administration
1. CASTO “Bingo Conference Scholarship” committee
shall consist of the Executive State Board. The State
President shall act as the chairperson responsible for
program administration.
2. The chairperson will be responsible to verify all information used in connection with selecting the final
recipients.
3. Applicants will be judged based on their 400 words
or less essay. Essay must be directly related to
CASTO and/or the school bus transportation industry. All criteria will be judged based on the opinion of
the judges.
4. Once the judges select the recipient/s, the results
will be shared with only the State Board of Directors. The identity of each recipient will be kept
confidential among the committee until the chairperson announces the recipient/s via a phone call to the
winning recipient/s the first week in February 2016.
Questions and Information:
California Association of
School Transportation Officials
Bingo Conference Scholarship
CASTO - PO Box 205, Aromas, CA 95004 or fax to 831-761-2656.
Email: castoconference@gmail.com
CASTO 48th Annual Conference
March 19th, 20th, & 21st, 2016
In sunny San Diego
Where we will be “Boarding the Cruise to Safety”
Visit CASTOways.org for further information on class schedules
Owner: ______________________________________________
Name of Candidate’s Supervisor: __________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________
City: _______________________________ Zip: _____________
IMPORTANT: All information on the application must be
completed to qualify. Adopted policies and procedures of
CASTO will be followed.
Application forms Part I and II must be submitted by mail, email or
fax to:
CASTO Bingo Conference Scholarship
Questions and Information: email castoconference@gmail.com
For further information visit: CASTOways.org
Must be postmarked or received by:
January 22, 2016
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2013 – 2014 AGENCY
MEMBERS
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School Transportation Officials
BINGO CONFERNCE SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION FORM PART II
In four hundred (400) words or less, describe your
professional goals and/or objectives and explain why the
BINGO State Conference Scholarship will help you attain
these goals/objectives and/or enhance CASTO.
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Arcata School District
Capistrano Unified School District
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Coachella Valley School District
Cypress School District
Del Norte County Unified School
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Dry Creek Jt Elem School District
El Dorado Union High School
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Elk Grove Unified School District
Eureka Union School District
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Fillmore Unified School District
Fortuna Union High School District
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Fremont Unified School District
Fullerton School District
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Glenn County Office of Education
Hanford Elementary School District
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Head Start Child Development
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Irvine Unified School District
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Jurupa Unified School District
Kern County Superintendent of
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Schools
Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified
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School District
Knightsen Elementary School
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District
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Lemoore Union High School
District
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Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Olivos School District
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Madera Unified School District
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Arcata School District
Capistrano Unified School District
Coachella Valley School District
Cypress School District
Del Norte County Unified School
District
Dry Creek Jt Elem School District
El Dorado Union High School
District
Elk Grove Unified School District
Eureka Union School District
Fillmore Unified School District
Fortuna Union High School District
Fremont Unified School District
Fullerton School District
Glenn County Office of Education
Hanford Elementary School District
Head Start Child Development
Council
Humboldt County Office of
Education
Irvine Unified School District
Jurupa Unified School District
Kern County Superintendent of
Schools
Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified
School District
Knightsen Elementary School
District
Lemoore Union High School
District
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Olivos School District
Madera Unified School District
Marin Horizon School
Mendota Unified School District
Michael's Transportation Service
Mid Placer Transportation Agency
Modoc Joint Unified School District
Moorpark Unified School District
Murrieta Valley Unified School
District
North Monterey Unified School
District
Orange Unified School District
Palermo Union Elementary School
District
Pleasanton Unified School District
Pupil Transportation Cooperative
Redlands Unified School District
Rowland Unified School District
Sacramento City Unified School
District
Salinas Union High School District
San Juan Unified School District
San Marcos Unified School District
Semitropic Elementary School
District
Shasta Union High School District
Southern Trinity Joint Unified
School District
Southwest Transportation Agency
Trinity Alps Unified School District
Turlock Unified School District
Upland Unified School District
Visalia Unified School District
West County Transportation Agency
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California Department of Education updates T-02 Form
The California Department of Education/Office
of School Transportation (CDE/OST) has implemented updates, changes and additions to the
State Department of Education Training Certificate
T-02. The updated T-02 can be found on our website www.cde.ca.gov/ls/tn located within the “Instructor Resources” area. The changes to the attached
document are listed below:
• Instructional Categories
Behind-The-Wheel (BTW)
The letter ‘(C)’ has been added to the (P) column in the BTW section.
• In-service Code:
1. The word ‘training’ has been added to ‘Evacuation’.
• Proficiency/Competency:
The word Demonstrated has been removed from
title.
The word ‘Competency’ has been added to the
title.
P) has been redefined to include ‘vehicle’
(C) has been added with a corresponding definition.
If you have any questions, please contact our office by phone 916-375-7100.
TRAINING RECORD T-02
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Name:
Birth Date:
Driver License #:
Class:
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Expiration Date:
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CLASSROOM
DATE
INSTRUCTOR
IN-SERVICE
UNITS
TIME
DATE
BEHIND-THE-WHEEL (BTW)
IN-SERVICE
INSTRUCTOR
CODE (S)
TIME
BUS #
TERRAIN /
CONDITION
BTW
CODE (S)
BRAKE
EQUIP.
CODE (S)
CODE (S)
IN-SERVICE CODES
BTW GUIDE CODES
TERRAIN/CONDITIONS CODES (T/CC)
BRAKE CODES
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Safety Meetings
Workshops
First Aid
Fire Equipment
Evacuation Training
Roadeo Training
Special Education
Driver Evaluation
Films/Videos
Retraining
Pre/Post Trip Inspection
Commercial Driver License Training
General Information (BTW Guide)
Final Appraisal (BTW Guide)
Basic Vehicle Familiarization & Movement
Precision Training in Vehicle Movement & Driving Fundamentals
Transmission Control and Shifting Procedures
Defensive Driving
Passenger Loading and Unloading Procedures
Emergency Procedures
PROFICIENCY / COMPETENCY
(P)
(C)
Proficiency Demonstrated in a Vehicle
Competency Demonstrated in a Skill Level
Parking Lot / Bus Terminal
Country
City
Freeway
Night Driving
Rain
Hills
Mountain 6%+ Grade over 1 mile
Snow and Ice
Fog
Other _____________________
Other _____________________
Air Over Hydraulic
Air Applied Emergency
Spring Brakes Auto
Spring Brakes Modulated
Dual Air Systems
Anti Skid
Hydraulic
Hydraulic-Vacuum Power
Hydraulic-Vacuum Dual System
Hydraulic-Power Steering System
Retarder (engine, trans., electric,
exhaust)
* Topic Identification (Use the appropriate unit
number from the instructor’s manual. (e.g. U-2)
(P)
(C)
TIME
Van to 16 Passengers
Van Over 16 Passengers
Conventional to 42 Passengers
Conventional Over 42 Passengers
Transit Forward Control
Transit Pusher
Transit Center Mount
Tandem Axle
Wheelchair Bus
Standard Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Two Speed Axle
Tire Chains
8-Light System
Methanol
Electric
Compressed Natural Gas
T-02 01/2016
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Chapter State Board Report for November 2015
Join us
15/16 Executive Board
January 30, 2016
For our semi-annual
President: Andrew Peters
Vice President: Nanette Rondeau
Secretary: Tamme Fair
Treasurer: Lorene Hines
Recent Events/Meetings
School Bus
Driver
Workshop
October 2015 – Chapter Meeting – October 21st at Twin Rivers Unified – North Highlands, CA
Upcoming Events/Meetings
NOVEMBER 2015 – Chapter Meeting – Rocklin Unified SD – Rocklin, CA
Presented by C.A.S.T.O. Chapter Four
& Los Angeles Instructor’s Network
VALLEY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
10818 E. Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, CA
LUNCH IS INCLUDED
CHAPTER MEETING & T-01 TRAINING with Special Guest Speaker - OPERATION LIFESAVER
presents “Safety at the Rail Grade Crossing - Awareness Training for School Bus Drivers” on
November 19th, 2015 at 6:30pm at Rocklin Unified School District Transportation Department,
2225 Corp Yard Rd., Rocklin, CA 95677. FOR MORE INFO and RSVP by 11/16 - Space is Limited e-mail us: “castochaptersix@gmail.com”
DECEMBER 2015 – Chapter Meeting – Woodland Unified SD - Woodland, CA
CHAPTER MEETING & T-01 TRAINING with T-01 Time from Tony Peragrina and the staff at
Woodland Unified SD on December 17th, 2015 at 6:30pm at Woodland Unified School District
Transportation Department, 25 Matmor Road, Woodland, CA 95776. FOR MORE INFO and RSVP
by 12/14 - Space is Limited - e-mail us: “castochaptersix@gmail.com”
FEBRUARY 2016
SEVERAL GREAT PROGRAMS TO CHOOSE FROM
Get up to 5 hours
Pre-register AND MONEY by January 22, 2016 :$25.00 Member / $35.00 Non-Member
Register afterJanuary 22, 2016: $50.00
Registration 6:30-0730 AM / Programs begin at 7:45am
Information: Sheri Armstrong 1(818) 830-2258 or Cindy Casarez 1(213) 580-4416
NO CHILDREN ALLOWED
Chapter Six – Sacramento Area
www.castochaptersix.org
Great Workshop – Date & Location TBA - T-01: 4-6 Hours
20th – Chapter Meeting – CDE-OST- T-01: CDE Dual Air Brake Board Presentation
APRIL 2016
Chapter Roadeo w/ Chapter 15 – Date & Location TBA
23rd – Chapter Meeting – El Dorado - T-01 Time
NO REFUNDS
“Caring And Safety To Others”
8  JANUARY 2016
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Legislative committee working to make 2016 a great year
BY: MIKE REA
LEGISLATIVE CHAIR
Now, some folks look at the New
Year full of opportunity and hope; a
possibility for renewal, change and
growth. Others look at the New Year
with dread, hoping it won’t be as bad
as the last year.
Glass half full or empty? I think we
all would hope for a more positive
outlook on life and look to the future
to provide relief. What are you doing
to ensure positive outcomes?
CASTO works tirelessly on your
behalf. Our Government Relations
Committee, along with the School
Transportation Coalition continuously work to position the school
transportation service sector in the
most positive light. We have been
working on several items with legislative leaders over the past several
years. We don’t always see fruitful
outcomes, but continually sounding
our message and needs helps to keep
it in the minds of legislators. Here
is what we will be working on in the
New Year:
Improved funding for school transportation. This has been our rallying
cry for many years. We have the attention of the legislature. They want
to fix school transportation funding.
It has been a struggle with the myriad pressures of LCFF and other new
initiatives.
Enhanced funding for bus replacement. We have had some success
with a new program with the California Air Resource Board. We hope to
realize great participation by school
districts and more funding from the
ARB.
School Transportation Data Collection. With LCFF, the California Department of Education’s School Fiscal Services Division has suspended
the data collection. We tried legislation that was fully supported by the
legislature. The governor vetoed it.
We will try other tactics.
Ability to transfer funding when
programs transfer. We haven’t gotten far with this one. Also, with LCFF,
CDE’s School Fiscal Services Division
determined that this education code
section no longer was applicable. We
will work to enhance the visibility of
this issue to see if we can get some
movement.
Awareness to proactively respond
to new legislation. Nearly every year
there are new pieces of legislation
that may not be completely thought
out. This last year there was legislation relative to new driver training.
Often CDE-OST is instrumental in
responding to these issues. Our
friends at CHP are also very helpful,
making us aware of their perspective
and responsibility. We anticipate that
there might be some legislation that
would address leaving students unattended on buses. We have worked
proactively to suggest legislative
language. CASTO, The School Transportation Coalition, and CDE-OST are
constantly being asked for their opinion or input on pieces of legislation.
We look at each piece, discuss it with
our leadership, lean on the expertise
of our Lobbyists, and look for the
least fiscal impact and the highest
safety outcomes.
If nothing else, CASTO’s Government Relations Committee is posi-
tive and hopeful that this New Year,
and every New Year we are able to
serve you well and benefit the school
transportation service sector in California!
CASTO Executive Board is
re-elected by acclamation
BY GREG STRAW
CASTOWAYS EDITOR
Nominations for CASTO State
Offices were closed at the January 9, 2016 board meeting in Sacramento. Immediate Past President Nikki Hughes reported to
the board that no nominations
were received by her committee
®
prior to the meeting other than
those of the current Executive
Board.
President Jennifer Hanshew
opened nominations from the
floor for each state office. No
nominations were received from
the floor. Thus, the board voted
to re-elect by acclamation the current slate of officers for 2016-2017.
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CASTO 48th Annual State Conference
San Diego, California 2016
Saturday, March 19 2016
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9:45-11:00
11:00-12:30
12:30-1:45
1:45-2:00
2:00-3:15
"Carrier Requirment for
Transportation"
"Brake Systems Handbook of
Training"
"Distracted Driving"
Stephanie Oliver
Califonia Department of
Education
Antonio Perez
Education
Jim Bettencourt
Public Information Officer
CHP
"Restraints and Seclusions;
Behavior Modification"
"Special NeedsTrasnportation,
Understanding Who You Transport"
"Operation Livesaver"
Donna Anderson
Education
Dayle Cantrall
San Juan Unified
3:15-3:30
S.A.V.E The BUS
Use of Force Continuum
Behaviors of Concern
"What If" Scenarios
Detecting Concealed Weapons
Keynote
CASTO State President
2015-2016
"Every Human
Being has Worth
and Value"
Jennifer Hanshew
Kevin Bracy
Break
Lunch on Your
Own
Break
"Hours of Service"
"Recognizing and Report Child
Abuse, New and Innovative
approach for Mandated Reporters"
Dano Rybar
Education
Charlie Ott
Chris Greb
APEX - SCF
"Compartmentalization"
"Ways to earn Respect of others"
Charlie Vits
Safe Guard / IMMI
Al & Paula Sauvadon
STA
"REACH for Responsibility with
Respect"
Kevin Bracy
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3:30-4:30 VIP / 4:30-6:30 Open to All
3:30-4:30
VIP Vendor Show
(VIP Ticket Required)
Break
Jeff Mays, President
Charlie Ott
Chris Greb
Paul Pabon
APEX - SCF
Member Awards
4:30-6:30
OPEN to All
8:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 12:30
12:30 - 1:45
"Special Needs Transportation,
Driving Difficult Students"
Dayle Cantrall
San Juan Unified
Breakfast
Election Results
Tim Purvis
Poway USD
Phil Medved
Poway USD
Lunch on Your
Own
Installation of Officers
1:45-2:00
3:45-6:15
2:00 - 3:30
Behavioral Change "Attitudes"
Verbal de-escalation techniques
Behaviors of Concern (How to Predict and Avoid Incidents)
Jeff Mays, President
Charlie Ott
Chris Greb
Paul Pabon
APEX - SCF
Break
10:00 - 10:15
Break
Meet And Greet
Appetizers
Vendors
Music/Dancing
Karoke
Robert Berkstresser
Transportation Director
Poolside
Monday, March 21 2016
9:00 - 10:00
6:45-11:00
S.A.V.E The BUS
"Caught on Video"
Keynote
"Inspirational"
Al Sauvadon
STA
Music/Dancing
Poolside
"Effective Vehicle Maintance
Management"
Poster Contest
CASTO Bingo Scholarships
Vendor Show
Sunday, March 20 2016
Presentation of Colors
6:30-11:00
"Boarding the Cruise to Safety"
Tina Post
School Bus Officer Coordinator
CHP
"Team Players in a Terminal
Inspection"
Karen Boyd
West Transportation
3:30-4:30
10:15 - 11:00
11:00 - 12:30
12:30 - 1:30
1:30-1:45
1:45-2:30
"Legislative Info"
Lunch on Your
Own
"State Agency Panel"
"Closing of Conference" CASTO Executive Board
"SPTAC"
Poolside
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CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION
OF SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION
OF SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
CONFERENCE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
All Conference activities, excluding bowling and golf, will be held at the
Town and Country Resort with the Exhibit Show at the Convention Center.
Thursday, March 17: Begin your conference activities with the Annual Golf Tournament.
Friday, March 18: Join us for the annual bowling tournament. Bowling will begin at 11:00 am.
Conference registration is open from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm.
Saturday, March 19: Conference general session begins at 8:00 a.m. with, Kevin Bracy, a fantastic
keynote speaker. Following the general session, you will have several pre-conference break-out
sessions from which to choose. Lunch will be on your own followed by more break-out sessions.
The Exhibit Show at the Convention Center begins at 2:00 pm for those with VIP passes and 3:00
pm for all attendees. The Exhibit Show closes at 6:00 pm. The evening concludes with a delicious
buffet dinner at pool side with a Cruise Ship theme. Come dance to the music of DJ’s Joe and
Charlene.
As CASTO celebrates 48 years of pupil transportation safety, we invite you to join us at the 2016
CASTO State Conference in beautiful San Diego, California, March 19-21, 2016.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
School Board Members
School Administrators
Transportation Administrators
Vehicle Maintenance Managers
Instructors/BTW Trainers
Early Childhood Educators
Dispatchers
School Bus Drivers
Industry Suppliers
As CASTO celebrates 48 years
Chief Business Officials
Mechanics
Head Start Professionals
Bus Attendants
Sunday, March 20: Conference opens with breakfast, the poster contest winner, awards, election
results, installation of the CASTO 2016-2017 State Executive Board and a keynote speaker.
Following the lunch on-your-own break, conference attendees will participate in more training in
the afternoon break-out sessions.
Supplier “Meet and Greet”, Sunday Night at pool side. Didn’t get to talk long enough to your
favorite supplier at the trade show? No problem! Now you can at the pool side party from
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm and the evening will conclude with a heavy Hors d’Oeuvres at pool side. Enjoy
music and dancing with DJ’s Joe and Charlene.
Monday, March 21: Conference programs begin at 8:00 am. Expect a full day of training,
of pupil transportation safety,
we invite
you
to join
us at the
2016
networking,
information,
legislation
information
and the
State Agency Panel.
CASTO State Conference
in
beautiful
San
Diego,
California,
March
19-21,
2016.
CASTO FACTS
 CASTO was founded in 1968 and is the officially recognized state pupil transportation organization
 CASTO membership exceeds 1500 with hundreds in attendance at the State Conference
 CASTO provides a communication network of pupil transportation experts throughout California and
the nation
 CASTO is the legislative
for pupil
transportation in Sacramento
Schoolvoice
Board
Members
School Administrators
A full-conference package will include all general sessions, all break-out sessions, the Saturday
night buffet dinner, Exhibit Show, Sunday breakfast
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Chief Business Officials
The Golf Tournament will on Thursday, March 17, 2016
Transportation Administrators
Vehicle Maintenance Managers
Mechanics
CONFERENCE FACILITIES AND HOUSING
More information coming
soon
Instructors/BTW
Trainers
Early
Childhood
Educators
Head
Start Professionals
The host hotel for the 2016 conference is the
Town and Country
Resort Hotel and Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle School
North, San Bus
DiegoDrivers
Dispatchers
Bus Attendants
Reservations must be made individually no later than February 24, 2016.
Industry Suppliers
BOWLING TOURNAMENT
Golfing not your “cup of tee?” Join us for the CASTO Bowling Tournament,
11:00 am, Friday, March 18, 2016, at Kearny Mesa Bowl, 7585 Clairemont Mesa
Blvd, San Diego, 92111. (858) 279-1501. The Tournament will begin at 11:00 a.m.
and state
consist of
3 games.
Transportation will be
provided from the hotel. The bus will depart from the hotel
was founded in 1968 and is the officially recognized
pupil
transportation
organization
lobby area at 10:15 a.m. Individual cost is $40.00. Lane sponsorship is available at $200 per lane. Lane
membership exceeds 1500 with hundreds in attendance
at
the
State
Conference
Sponsorships include one free bowler registration. All those participating in the bowling tournament must
complete a bowling
registration
form and return
it to the conference
provides a communication network of pupil transportation
experts
throughout
California
and registrar.
CASTO FACTS
 CASTO
 CASTO
 CASTO
the nation
 CASTO is the legislative voice for pupil transportation in Sacramento
FACILITIES AND HOUSING
HOUSING RESERVATIONS ANDCONFERENCE
PARKING
48th Annual State Conference & Exhibit Show
March 19-21, 2016
The
host
hotel for
the
2016
Room rates at the Town and Country Resort are $125.00, plus tax. To make
your
reservations,
call the
hotel
at conference is the
Town & Country Hotel Resort, San Diego, CA.
(800)772-8527. (Don’t forget to identify
yourself
CASTO to receive
this discounted
room
rate).
Town
andas Country
Resort
Hotel and
Convention
Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego
Self-parking rate is $12.00 per day for hotel guest & $4.00/hr. for locals not to exceed $15.00 per day.
NAME:
__________________________________________________________CASTO
Number____________________
Reservations must be made individually no later
than
February 24, 2016.
(As you wish it to appear on your name badge)
(Required for price discount)
TITLE:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
CASTO members only can take advantage of the “Limited Time Special” that expires on December 31, 2015.
Full-conference registration and payment postmarked no later than February 19, 2016 will receive the EarlyBird discount. For more information, see the registration form. Additional meal tickets will be available on a
date-received basis until maximum limits are reached. We encourage you to register early to guarantee your
attendance at the conference. Purchase orders will be accepted up to March 4, 2016.
Cancellation requests must be in writing and postmarked no later than March 4, 2016. You may fax your
cancellation request to (831) 761-2656 or email us. CASTO will assess a 10% fee to cover the cost involved with
cancellations. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after March 4, 2016 or for no shows.
CASTO will impose a $25.00 fee for returned checks.
Questions and Information: email Mark at castoconference@gmail.com or
call toll-free 855-CASTO68 (855-227-8668)
Payment is due with your registration. If no payment is enclosed, your registration will not be accepted
(except purchase orders).
Onsite Registration will be open the following hours:
Friday, March 19, 2016
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Saturday, March 20, 2016
Sunday, March 21, 2016
6:30 am – 10:30 am
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
6:30 am – 7:30 am
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
COMPANY NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________
(No Abbreviations)
ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY: ________________________________________________________STATE______________ZIP________________
TELEPHONE:___________________________________________FAX:________________________________________
EMAIL: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION FEES:
Please choose cost based on date specifications:
Members
st
Non-Members
Total
Limited Time Special Full Registration Fee (Before December 31 )
$295
N/A
________
Early Bird Full Registration Fee (on or before February 19th)
$350
$425
________
Full Registration Fee (after February 19th)
$375
$450
________
Full Conference Retired
$275
N/A
________
Saturday Pre Conference
(Classes & Exhibit show only)
$ 50
$ 75
________
Saturday Full Package
(Includes All Saturday Sessions, Exhibit Show & Dinner)
$125
$150
________
All FULL Conference Packages listed above include:
Includes all Conference Sessions
Saturday Exhibit Show
Saturday “Cruise Ship” themed night Buffet Dinner
Sunday Breakfast
Meet & Greet on Sunday
Sunday Package (includes all Sessions, Breakfast, Meet & Greet)
$150
$175
________
Monday Package (All Monday Sessions)
$100
$125
________
Additional Items:
Saturday Dinner
COST
$ 65
Qty
______
________
Sunday Breakfast
$ 45
______
________
Additional meal tickets will be available on a date-received basis until maximum limits are reached.
Total Amount Due (Part 1)
PAYMENT INFORMATION ON LAST PAGE
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th
48 Annual State Conference & Exhibit Show
March 19-21, 2016
NAME: __________________________________________________________
DISTRICT/COMPANY: ______________________________________________
Town & Country Hotel Resort, San Diego, CA.
Purchase orders will be accepted up to March 4, 2016.
BOWLING TOURNAMENT
Cancellation requests must be in writing and postmarked no later than March 4, 2016. You may fax your cancellation
request to (831) 761-2656 or email us. CASTO will assess a 10% fee to cover the cost involved with cancellations. There will
be no refunds for cancellations received after March 4, 2016 or for no shows.
CASTO will impose a $25.00 fee for returned checks.
Join us for the CASTO Bowling Tournament, 11:00 am, Friday, April 11th, 2014 at Kearny Mesa Bowl, 7585
Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, 92111. (858) 279-1501. The Tournament will begin at 11:00 a.m. and consist of 3
games. Transportation will be provided from the hotel. The bus will depart from the hotel lobby area at
10:30 a.m. Individual cost is $40.00. Lane sponsorship is available at $200 per lane. Lane Sponsorships
include one free bowler registration. All those participating in the bowling tournament must complete a
bowling registration form and return it to the conference registrar.
Payment is due with your registration. Include all registration forms along with payment. If no payment is enclosed,
your registration will not be accepted (except purchase orders).
Total enclosed or to be charged from registration forms (part 1 & 2) $_______________
Payment Method
Check
Please use a separate registration form for each person.
Name
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
District/Company _____________________________________________________________________________________
Address
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________________State ________Zip ___________
Phone (______) __________________________
Purchase Order
Credit Card
Credit Card Information: Circle One:
Visa / MasterCard
Name on Card
________________________________________________
Billing Address on Card
________________________________________________
Card Number
________________________________________________
Expiration Date
________________________________________________
Security Card Numbers
________________________________________________
I wish to authorize the purchase of services/merchandise from California Association of School Transportation Officials
(CASTO), using this Credit Card Authorization Form. I agree that I will pay for this purchase and indemnify and hold
CASTO harmless against any liability pursuant to this authorization. I understand that my signature on this form will
serve as the authorized signature on the credit card charge slip. This authorization is valid for a period of six (6) months.
Bowling Tournament - Friday, March 18, 2016
Please use a separate registration form for each person.
___________________________________________________
Signature
COST
QTY
TOTAL
Bowling Individual (see addition information below)
$40.00
_______
_______
Mail completed Registration to:
Bowling Lane Sponsor
(Sponsor includes 1 free bowler)
$200.00
_______
_______
Questions and Information: email Mark at castoconference@gmail.com or
call toll-free 855-CASTO68 ext. 102 (855-227-8668)
Total Amount Due (Part 2)
________
INDICATE PREFERENCE FOR BOWLING PARTNERS BELOW (Leave blank if you wish to be assigned to a team)
1_________________________________________
2______________________________________
3_________________________________________
4______________________________________
Bowling information:
Mark Verch:
Email: castoconference@gmail.com or (855-227-8668)
PAYMENT INFORMATION ON LAST PAGE
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Solano County Office of Education
5100 Business Center Drive
Fairfield CA 94534
Breakfast Snack and Lunch Included
$20.00 CASTO Chapter 10 Members
(Individual Memberships only)
$30.00 All Other Attendees
$40.00 at the door or postmarked after 01/9/2016
Pre-registration by mail only
Postmarked by January 9, 2016
Receive Up to 5 hours of T-01 Time
Five Great General Session Programs
For more information contact:
Amanda Hightman (707) 592-7664 or
amandahightman@antioch.k12.ca.us
Registration is Limited
Make checks payable to CASTO
CASTO USE ONLY
Date Received
________________________________________________
Purchase Order #
________________________________________________
Invoice #
________________________________________________
Billing Date
________________________________________________
Date PO Paid
________________________________________________
Check #
________________________________________________
Auth #
________________________________________________
CASTOways
JANUARY 2016  13
Update approved on first aid organizations
BY CDE/OST
CASTOWAYS CONTRIBUTOR
California Vehicle Code Section 12522 (VC) requires every person who operates a school bus or
youth bus in the transportation of school pupils
to successfully complete an examination on first
aid practices. The first aid examination may be
waived if the applicant possesses a current first
aid certificate or card issued by the American Red
Cross. The exam may also be waived if the applicant possesses a first aid certificate or card issued
by any organization approved by the Emergency
Medical Services Authority (EMSA).
For information on the name and expiration
dates of these programs that received approval
by EMSA, please review the attachment identifying the EMSA approved courses. If your first aid
course provider is not on the approved list and/or
the applicant did not receive certification from the
American Red Cross, the school bus or youth bus
driver certificate is not valid if they waived the first
aid exam issued by the California Highway Patrol.
Note: The organization “The Training
Source” remains expired as of March 31, 2015.
There are no other changes as of today, Janu-
ary 4, 2016.
According to EMSA, approved school bus and
youth bus driver training providers may offer a
blended course program in order to fulfill the requirements of VC 12522 (c) (1).
The first aid exam may also be waived if the applicant possesses a current license as a physician
and surgeon, osteopathic physician and surgeon,
registered nurse, or a current certificate as a physician’s assistant or emergency medical technician.
If you have any questions, please contact our office by phone 916-375-7100. 
School Bus Driver Training
This list is updated on a monthly basis. Please call the EMS Authority to confirm a training program’s approval status if a program does not appear
on this list.
Organization/Program Manager
Address/Phone
Expiration
A-B-CPR & First Aid Training
3717 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108-4005
(619) 281-3304
Fax (619) 342-4431
10/31/2016
1450 Westec Dr
Eugene, OR 97402-9189
(800) 246-5101 390
Fax (541) 344-7429
2/29/2016
7435 Unversity Ave., #104
La Mesa, CA 91942-9057
(619) 469-7109
Fax (619) 469-1398
5/31/2019
640 Stemel Ct.
Milpitas, CA 95035-3566
(408) 262-0909
Fax (408) 262-0889
4/30/2017 5 Wall Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(800) 541-5696
Fax (904) 621-9015
10/31/2016
1046 Calle Recodo Ste K
San Clemente, CA 92673
(800) 215-9555 107
Fax (949) 388-2776
9/30/2018
1450 Westec Dr
Eugene, OR 97402-9189
(800) 800-7099
Fax (541) 344-7429
8/31/2016
1121 Spring Lake Dr
Itasca, IL 60143-3201
800) 621-7615 52336
Fax (630) 285-9594
9/30/2017 Organization/Program Manager
Address/Phone
Expiration
Save-A-Life Educators Inc
13695 Alta Loma Ln
Jamul, CA 91935-1604
(619) 669-9911
Fax (619) 669-3738
2/28/2017
630 Debbie Pl
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 738-3700
Fax (760) 738-3700
Expired 3/31/2015
19742 MacArthur Blvd Ste 150
Irvine, CA 92612-2444
(949) 251-9085
Fax (949) 852-0971
7/31/2017
Mike Long
American Safety & Health Institute
Ralph Shenefelt
AmeriMed
Christine Gallagher
Critical Moments Safety Training
Pamela Wells
ECSI Ped Facts
Denise Howard
EMS Safety Services, Inc.
Robert E Pryce
Medic First Aid International
Ralph Shenefelt
William Rowe
National Safety Council
Barbara Caracci
Donna Siegfried
Vicki Igou
The Training Source
Catherine Hicks
University Training Center Inc.
Robin Ann Lipscomb
CASTOways
14  JANUARY 2016
2015 - 2016 SUSTAINING MEMBERS
247 Security Inc.
Brittany Wilkening
4400 North Point Parkway, Suite 158
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(866) 693-7492
www.247securityinc.com
EasyBus, Inc.
Michael Hinckley
313 Ushers Rd., Suite 11
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 877-2500
www.easybus.com
Q’Straint
Lisa Nippolt
5553 Ravenswood Rd., Bldg 110
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
(800) 987-9987
www.qstraint.com
Sure-Lok, Inc.
Erin Yaworski
2501 Baglyos Circle
Bethleham, PA 01020
(989) 450-7826
www.sure-lok.com
American Cooling
Technology, Inc.
Rick Eyer
715 Willow Springs Lane
York, PA 17406
(877) 228-4247
www.americancoolingtechnology.com
American Logistics
Megan Carey
520 W. Dyer Road
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(866) 999-3371 Ext. 223
www.americanlogistics.com/schools.
aspx EasyBus, Inc.
Fortress System
Robert Pardon
3801 Rose Lake Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
(801) 995-2753
www.fortressmobile.com
Reflective Image
Bill VonEiff
7460 Main Road
Greenport, NY 11944
(888) 948-9800
www.schoolbussigns.com
SYNOVIA
Stacey Dietzen
9330 Priority Way West Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(877) 796-6842
www.synovia.com/contact.aspx
Fuel Master/Syn-Tech Sys.
Michele Pearson
100 Four Points Way
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(800) 888-9136
www.syntech-fuelmaster.com
REI
Chad Anderson
6534 L Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 339-2200
www.radioeng.com
Gatekeeper Systems, Inc.
Carla Welsh
301, 31127 Wheel Avenue
Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6H1
(888) 666-4833
www.gatekeeper-systems.com
Ricon Corporation
Larry McNutt
7900 Nelson Road
Panorama City, CA 91402-6090
(818) 267-3075
www.riconcorp.co
Syntec Seating Solutions
Rick Smith
200 Swathmore Avenue
High Point, NC 27263
(331) 899-4809
Rick.smith@syntecseating.com
www.syntecseating.com
Gecko Microsolutions
Brett Goshert
3420 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(800) 390-7520
www.geckoms.com
SafeGuard/IMMI
Charlie Vits
18881 U.S. 31 North
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-8153
www.safeguardseat.com
H.G. Makelim Co.
Jeff Flower
219 Shaw Road
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 827-7552
www.hgmakelim.com
Safety Vision
Chris Beard
6100 Sam Houston Parkway N.
Houston, TX 77041
(800) 880-8855
www.safetyvision.com
Heavy Duty Bus Parts, Inc.
17850 Interstate 45 N
Willis, TX 77318
(800) 505-2300
www.manta.com/c/mm5mtjl/heavyduty-bus-parts-inc
SAMBA
Nicholas Green
4418 Horizon Blvd. Suite 100
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(888) 947-2622
www.sambasafety.com
HSM Solutions
Bill Loshbough
PO Box 25944
Albuquerque, NM 87125
(505) 269-5258
www.hsmsolutions.com
Secure Transportation
John Chapman
13111 Meyer Road
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 244-4053
jchapman@securetransportation.com
Hydrotex
Dwight Gleaves
12920 Senlac Drive, Suite 190
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
(800) 527-9439
www.hydrotexlube.com
Seon
Malinda Sandhu
111-3B Burbidge Street
Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B2
(877) 630-7366
www.seon.com
MME
Frank Wheeler
2360 Harvard Street
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 922-1101
Silke Communications
Fernando Iglesias
6 Rossi Circle, Suite C
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-1900
www.silkecom.com
Angel Trax
Scott Lisenby
9540 US Hwy 84 West
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-4600
www.angeltrax.com
Applied Technology Group, Inc.
Steve Grove
4440 Easton Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 322-8650
www.appliedtg.com
Fuel Master/Syn-Tech Sys.
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc.
John Landherr
PO Box 700
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 781-7188
www.a-zbus.com
BraunAbility
Colton Walle
PO Box 310
Winamac, IN 46996
(800) 946-7513 ext. 3261
Bus West, Inc.
Todd Franssen
21107 South Chico St
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 984-3916
www.buswest.com
CI Solutions - Card Integrators Corp.
Miles Cole, Systems Consultant
3625 Serpentine Dr.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Tel (800) 599-7385 Ext. 513
Fax (562) 493-2714
Creative Bus Sales
Joe Angeli
13501 Benson Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
(800) 323-2877
www.creativebussales.com
Easy Way Safety Services
Thomas C. Sackett
10939 B Reed Hartman Highway
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(800) 543-0575
www.easywaysafetyservices.com
Mobile Climate Control Corp.
Hal Hooper
2425 East Rockledge Road
Phoenix, IN 46527
(574) 534-1516
www.mcc-hvac.com
PRO-VISION
Steve Wagasky
8625-B Byron Commerce Dr. S.W.
Byron Center, MI 49315
(800) 576-1126
www.seeingissafety.com
So. California Gas Co.
Chuck Haas
555 W. 5th St 19A4
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 214-5271
www.sempra.com
Specialty Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Douglas Campbell
10200 Pineville Road
Pineville, NC 28134
(800) 951-7867
www.smiglobal.net
Trans/Air Manufacturing
David Harden
480 E. Locust Street
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 246-2627
www.transairmfg.com
Transfinder
Bridget Swick
120 Erie Blvd.
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 377-3609
marketing@transfinder.com
www.transfinder.com
TransTraks – Perseus Associates
Donna Marvel
125 Clover Hill Ct.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 838-8514
www.transtraks.com
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
Douglas Campbell
4 British American Blvd.
Latham, NY 12110
(800) 433-5530
www.versatrans.com
Valley Power Systems
Bob Hooper
425 S. Hacienda Blvd.
City of Industry, CA 91745
(800) 924-4265
www.valleypowersystems.com
Wells Fargo Equipment Finance
Ryan McClure
733 Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-667-9909
Zonar Systems, Inc.
18200 Cascade Avenue S, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98188
(877) 843-3847
www.zonarsystems.com
CASTOways
JANUARY 2016  15
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CASTOways
16  JANUARY 2016
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January 2016 Issue

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