Bosserman wins state title

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The Official Publication of the California Association of School Transportation Officials
CASTOways
JUNE 2016
www.castoways.org
a
Another year of safety
By JENNIFER HANSHEW
CASTO STATE PRESIDENT
Safety is Our Business
Bosserman wins state title
JOHN CAIN
Here’s to another successful year and as
we come to the close of the 2015-2016
School year I hope that you have fulfilled
at least one of your goals, or challenges
or perhaps maybe even started on one. A
friend and colleague of mine said “I can’t”
means you will never try; “I failed” means
you at least gave it your best shot!
As I reflect over
the last school year
I have to say that
I am blessed to
be part of such a
great organization,
CASTO! I say this
in every message,
as I believe that I
wouldn’t be where
I am today in my
JENNIFER HANSHEW
career if it wasn’t
CASTO President
for all of the great
mentoring and
guidance that I received from all the CASTO
mentors while attending CASTO events at
both the local levels and state levels. It truly
has taught me things that I didn’t even think I
could do or accomplish. I for sure have had
some failures, but I tried and will for sure try
again.
We have held successful events again this
year from the Annual Conference, Safety
Roadeo’s, Managers Forum to the Mechanic’s
workshop which will be at the end of June.
If it wasn’t for the continued education that
is offered through CASTO, we would not
be as informed or be able to stay in tune to
the forever changing laws and regulations of
our industry. Make sure to “feed” your career
and attend the local or neighboring CASTO
Chapter events. Chapters continually hold
workshops and safety roadeos so don’t be
the driver stuck not knowing which laws or
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CASTO STATE ROADEO CHAIRPERSON
On May 29, 2016 at the Galt Market the
27th Annual Championship Roadeo took
place, but this one started differently then
all those that had come before. For the
first time we were honored to have the
Robert L. McCaffrey Middle School Jazz
Band perform the National Anthem at
this Memorial Day weekend competition
and it was sincerely appreciated by all in
attendance.
As usual the Championship Roadeo
was by invitation only and all of the 51
contestants that placed in one of the
categories at either the Northern or
Southern Sectional Roadeos were invited
to participate in this very challenging
and unique competition. Actually in
attendance at the close of registration
were forty-eight of California’s finest and
as the orientation bus took them through
the course they very quickly realized that
this was far from routine and that Identify,
Predict, Decide, and Execute (IPDE) would
be the rule of the day.
As the contestants proceeded through
the course, one by one, the scent of
Santa Maria Tri Tip lofted through the
air courtesy of Student Transportation
of America. They even donated the
BBQ Grills that were later raffled off
Derek Bosserman from Tahoe-Truckee Unified School
after the Tri Tip lunch. Even though
almost every event was significantly District is the new 2016 California State Champion
different from the usual the course moved
along smoothly and the contestants made the was excited when Derek Bosserman from Tahoenecessary adaptations if they wanted to succeed. Truckee Unified School District was announced as
After all the dust was settled and the the new State Champion. Also it should be noted
final tabulations completed the winners that Derek has worked his way to the top after
were announced, but first every contestant only a few short years. It should also be noted
was presented with a special certificate of that it only takes one person to start a team.
commendation from CASTO and the California Yes he has been the only contestant from TahoeDepartment of Education. The first award went to Truckee, but I think that will probably change
the Special Needs Champion, Salvador Reyes from now with his new found success. Congratulations
Los Angeles Unified School District. Next were the Derek!
Yes, the California Roadeo Season is finished,
State Team Champions of Doug Smith, Shannon
but
we’re not quite done yet. On July 16 and
Bourassa, and Shirlee Olson from Snowline Joint
17
NSTA
will conduct the 46th Annual School
Unified School District. As the top individual
awards were presented Third Place went to Victor Bus Driver International Safety Competition in
Garza from Newport-Mesa Unified School District Greensboro, North Carolina. California has a
and Second Place went to Michelle Derryberry delegation of four individuals that are eligible
contestants in that competition. In the Transit
from Marysville Joint Unified School District.
Nothing remained, but to announce the new Class – Public Sector is Derek Bosserman, in the
2016 California State Champion and everyone
Continued on Page 2 ◆
INSIDE THIS MONTH’S CASTOWAYS
Championship Roadeo
CASTO thanks Golding
Officers' Workshop
The State Championship Roadeo winners
are pictured with their trophies.
The committee is also pictured.
A message from Greg Straw
announces the future of CASTOways
and thanks Golding Publications for
several years of publishing CAS
The information for the Officers'
Workshop in Sacramento is available.
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CASTO • 2015-16
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ROADEO
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
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
The top three contestants display their trophies Shannon Bourassa, Doug Smith, and Shirlee
at the 2016 State Roadeo Championship.
Olson from Snowline Joint Unified School District
were the winners of the team event at the State
Championship.
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
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Michelle Derryberry from
Marysville Joint Unified School
District is pictured with her
second place trophy at the State
Roadeo Championship.
Victor Garza from NewportMesa Unified School District was
the third place winner at the
State Championship Roadeo.
Salvador Reyes of the Los
Angeles Unified School District
took home the top award as
the Special Needs Champion
at the state roadeo.
The 2016 Roadeo Committee is pictured at the 27th Annual Championship Roadeo.
Bosserman wins state title (cont.)…
◆ Continued from Page 1
Transit Class – Private Sector
is Victoria Seekamp of First
Student, in the Conventional
Class – Public Sector is
Michelle Derryberry, and in the
Conventional Class – Private
Sector is Jana Graham of Student
Transportation of America. Also,
the National Special Needs Team
Roadeo will take place March
17-19, 2017 in Frisco, Texas.
Salvador Reyes along with his
teammate/attendant, Dilcia
Escobar, both from Los Angeles
Unified School District will be
eligible contestants for that
competition.
Once again, it only takes one
to start a team and I want to
announce that I will be available,
starting in August, to help all
that are interested in learning
more about School Bus Safety
Roadeo. I can be contacted at
castoroadeo@gmail.com . In
closing, now is the best time to
mark your calendars for next
year; April 29, 2017 – Southern
Sectional Roadeo; May 6, 2017 –
Northern Sectional Roadeo; and
May 28, 2017 – Championship
Roadeo. 
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All of the contestants at the 27th Annual Championship Roadeo in Galt.
CDE cancels December Special Needs course
By CDE/OST
In an effort to provide ongoing education to the transportation
industry, the California Department of Education/Office of School
Transportation (CDE/OST) was offering a “Special Needs Training
Course” on December 6-7, 2016. Unfortunately, the CDE/OST must
cancel the “Special Needs Training Course.” The CDE/OST is
committed to offering quality educational programs for California’s
Certified Bus Driver Training Instructional personnel, and will be
working diligently in the rescheduling of the program.  Additional Instructor Refresher Course added
By CDE/OST
Due to the overwhelming inquiries regarding the Instructor Refresher
Course, the California Department of Education Office of School
Transportation has scheduled an additional Instructor Refresher Course to be
conducted on December 5-9, 2016. The application and course schedule are
attached.
For questions regarding this instructor bulletin or any of the certifications
or training courses offered by the Office of School Transportation, please call
the OST at 916 375-7100. .
President's message (cont.)…
◆ Continued from Page 1
regulations affect you. Remember YOU DO
make a difference in the lives of our future! If
you haven’t had the opportunity to attend an
event this past year it is my hope that you will
be able to attend something this up coming
year. I look forward to seeing you at the next
CASTO event! Have a great relaxing summer,
spend time with loved ones, GOD bless and
stay safe out there, see you soon!
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YEARS PAST PAGES • THANK YOU GOLDING PUBLICATIONS
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GREG STRAW
CASTOWAYS EDITOR
This issue of CASTOways will be the
last printed copy to go out. In an effort to
move with technology and help to ensure
the financial well being of the organization,
CASTO will begin to publish CASTOways
on-line only beginning in September. After
nearly twenty years of being published by
Golding Publications, our print relationship is
nearing an end, but the friendships we have
developed over that time span will live much
longer and give me and other editors many
memories to last a lifetime.
With the exception of the time I served as
your State President, I have been the editor
of CASTOways since about 2003. It has been
a time of learning for me and it was the
beginning of working with some very fine
people who mentored me and were able to
teach the “new guy” the in’s and out’s of news
publication. The staff at Golding Publications
helped move us from the days of Faxing to the
days of instant communication via the web.
They held my hand step by step as I grew,
and they would let go of that hand from time
to time, but I always knew they were there to
catch me if needed.
Chuck Golding and his staff have been
huge supporters of CASTO over these years.
They have worked with us in times of financial
troubles and have worked with us in our
successes. They have supported the school
bus industry without waver and have walked
along side CASTO with unfailing support.
When I took over the duties of editor from
Doug Snyder, I “met” the man who would
help me grow so much … Al Van. I say “met”
because to this day, the two of us have only
spoken on the phone. I have never had the
pleasure of a face to face conversation with
the person I owe so much success to. He was
the guy I could “go to” each
and every issue
CASTOways
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JANUARY 2005
www.castoways.org
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Check out the 2005
Conference and
CDE legislation email
Christmas for Kids
in Visalia is alive
and the guy that would make every
issue “work” in the end. CASTOways
would never have continued, at
Our Conference is approaching quickly
and we are starting to finalize the details
least in its present format, without
T
of the programs and Exhibitor show. If
you have not registered you can do so by
his hand to guide me. It was amazing
visiting our web site at www.castoways.
org and filling
how we would struggle to get the
out the registration form. We
paper filled with relevant information
have an exciting conference
but I knew that on the Wednesday of
planned for everyone to enjoy.
I am looking forpublication week I would get a proof
ward to visiting
with everyone in
that would get the job done.
Sacramento, CA
on March 19-21,
I ran an article a few years back about
2005.
The California Department of Education
Al and his love of water skiing. Although
sent an email out to their subscribers regarding the 2004 legislation session. This
semi-retired from the publication
is a portion of the email. We will be posting the entire email on the Casto web site
business, he continues to teach the “art”
under legislation report in the upcoming
week.
“The 2004 legislative session saw the
of gliding on water. As I look back on these
introduction of over 700 Senate bills
and more than 1,300 Assembly bills in
years, I think that is how I would like to
addition to any bills introduced during
the 2003 session that carried over to the
personally meet him…while he is doing
2004 session. Of that total 1,266 were
by passed by legislature and 954 were
something he truly loves and just float on
signed into law, including more than 150
changes to the Vehicle Code. Some of
a boat and get to know one another and not
these changes may be of interest to you
and your operation. You can visit www.
worry about any deadlines. I do know how
assebly.ca.gov or www.senate.ca.gov”.
to water ski, but Al, at my age, I think I better
not try anymore! It’s not the skiing that will
Passenger transport Parade activities
Identity theft tips
get me, it’s the falling.
It is with a heavy heart I write this, but it
is also with a heart filled with admiration for
some very good people, the kind
of people your parents wanted you
to turn out to be. I firmly believe
that no one succeeds in business or
professional growth on their own.
There are many people that help you
to drive down that road safely. For
FEBRUARY 2006
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that reason, I can only express my
personal gratitude to Al, Chuck, and
FROM THE PRESIDENT
staff for everything you have done.
Love is in the air
This is not the end of friendships, it is
just a new path, but it will be a path we
still will walk together on knowing that
the things we have learned together will
keep us safe while we may be apart. And
on behalf of the California Association of
School Transportation Officials…
THANK YOU! 
BY ANNA BORGES
providing breakfast and a gift. Many of these students had never had breakfast in a restaurant before. We had pancakes and hot chocolate for all!!
Shortly, before breakfast was served, a surhe holiday spirit is alive and well at the Visalia Unified Transportation Department. About prise guest, Santa Claus (a.k.a. Coco Hernandez),
six years ago, a couple of bus drivers wanted arrived with a huge sack of gifts and a list of who
to spread some holiday spirit amongst children in was naughty and nice. As Santa reached into his
the community who were in need. They came up sack of goodies, each child’s eyes were wide in
with the idea of sponsoring an elementary class anticipation of hearing their name called and for a
and providing the students and teachers with chance to place a wish with Santa.
In a time of need for so many people, it was
breakfast and a gift. This tradition has continued
through the years and has provided a highlight in wonderful to see so many pull together and
provide a day to remember for children in need.
the lives of many students.
This year, on December 9th , the Visalia Trans- Often the focus during this holiday season is on
portation Department sponsored Mrs. Gallegos’s receiving but for Visalia Unified bus drivers the
1st grade class from Houston Elementary School. ability to give was the focus.
Visalia Unified School District wishes everyone
Houston Elementary falls within the non-busing
area so this was a first time for a ride on a school a wonderful holiday season and hopes everyone
bus for the entire class. What an awesome op- will take time out and help the ones in need this
portunity to teach students School Bus Safety and holiday.
A special thanks to John Jackson and Coco Herprovide them with some Christmas Cheer!!
The students were picked up in a school bus nandez for volunteering to drive the bus and step
filled with 24 bus drivers and Transportation staff in as Santa. Thank you to Gabe Hightman from
members and whisked away for breakfast at the California Bus Sales for all his help on the day of
local International House of Pancakes. Each stu- the breakfast. Thank you to everyone that works
dent was greeted on the bus with an adopted Bus so hard to keep the students safe on our School
Driver Buddy. Each Buddy sponsored a child by Buses and have a Happy New Year. 
BY KATIE AVILA AND GABE HIGHTMAN
VISALIA UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Anna Borges
CASTO President
The Visalia Transportation Department sponsored Mrs. Gallegos’s first grade class from Houston
Elementary School on December 9th. This was the first time for a ride on a school bus for the
entire class.
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A school bus driver unwittingly
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that was unaware the bus was
needed for some scheduled
maintenance.
Kings Canyon USD TransportaWe’ve all heard horror stories
tion Department participated in
about fraud that’s committed
several parades. Student Transupon us by stealing a name, adportation of America, Santa Maria dress, Social Security number,
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CASTO WAYS
BY ALEXANDRA ROBINSON
CASTO prepared
for San Diego
It’s February...that time of year when
we’re reminded of the word “love”.
The candy hearts are on the shelves; the
BY GREG STRAW
cardboard boxes of valentines pack the
CASTO EDITOR
stores and amazingly the price of flowSAN DIEGO - The CASTO State Board
ers and roses have gone up! It’s funny
had the opportunity on January 7, 2006
that it takes this time of year and a couto tour the host facility for the 38th Anple of “Hallmark” moments to prompt
nual State Conference in San Diego.
us to think about the “loves” of our life.
What they discovered was the Town
and Country Resort in Mission Valley is
So what do you
uniquely prepared, staffed and ready to
love? Can you
host the organization for 2006.
live without it?
Among the speakers at this year’s
Does it make
event are Lenny Bernstein, Peggy
Burns, and John Alston. John will be
you happy?
Saturday’s “Grand Slam Speaker” in
Love is defined
keeping with the “Spring Training 2006”
as something
conference theme. John is described
that brings us
on his web site as “Skillfully utilizing
humor and the power of the story, John
emotion, joy,
Alston is an internationally known keysecurity, makes
note speaker and award-winning author
us complete...
who has traveled the world infusing
Alexandra Robinson
many of us
knowledge and inspiration to 3 million
CASTO President
people with his message of extraordiassociate the
nary performance”.
The Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley is uniquely
word with a smile, but often that smile
“For more than 20 years, John has prepared, staffed and ready to host CASTO in April.
isn’t what we see in the mirror. We
been recognized as a premier presenter
spend time giving love to others and
of keynote speeches delivering as many as 150 the number one issue facing not only California
sometimes actually forget to love ourpresentations per year to corporations worldwide transporters, but the nation and world as well.
including numerous Fortune 500 companies such It is an issue that goes beyond the yellow school
selves. We congratulate others on their
as General Electric, Sara Lee, Wells Fargo, Bank of bus. Yet members of CASTO are on the front lines
successes and yet say “it’s no big deal”
America, General Motors, U.S. Steel, Corning, Bank of this uphill battle, trying to ensure a safe ride
when the compliment is returned. Do
for all students. The 38th Annual Conference is a
One, Sprint, and the U.S.
Army
andof Marines”.
The Official
Publication
you
know
anyone
who
just
“loves
life”?
the California Assn.of
of School
Lenny Bernstein, President
the National As- prime opportunity for any CASTO member to get
ways
sociation of Pupil Transportation,
will address the involved and above all, make a school child’s ride
It seems simple but they usually inspire
secure and uneventful.
group
as
well
on
Saturday
during
the
mid-day
lunothers and they have a secret... they like
California is dead last in the 50 states for the
cheon urging everyone to achieve “Your Personal
existing! Treat yourself to some smiles
Best”. He will be joined during conference by Peg- number of eligible riders taking advantage of the
this February, EE Cummings said often
gy Burns, Attorney for the Adams 12 Star School safety of school bus transportation. This number
or ranking will not change without informed
District
in
North
Glenn,
Colorado,
who
will
inspire
we “... do not believe in ourselves until
and educate with her messages of “Avoiding the constituents and knowledgeable members of the
someone reveals that deep inside us
Legal Detours” and “Just when you thought you’d industry. You can not be informed and receive
something is valuable, worth listening
the most up to date information if you miss the
heard it all”.
to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our
The CASTO Vendor Show continues to expand opportunities that await attendees in San Diego.
each year. The program strands that are offered CASTO is dedicated to providing the educational
touch. Once we believe in ourselves we
in San Diego are greatly expanded as well. What experience that will enable members of the
can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous
is being offered is a detailed and well rounded organization to excel. The program that will be
delight or any experience that reveals
experience for the pupil transportation industry. available at the state conference will achieve
the human spirit.”
Safety and Security will be a prime topic. It is that goal. 
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CASTO
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Third grader wins
Board highlights
Chapter News
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Chapter 3 gets involved wiith
A third grade student at Meadow The highlights of the meeting
when CASTO State Board met in
parades in San Diego county.
School in Petaluma’s Waugh
San Diego at the Town and Coun- Chapter 12 reports on aactivities
School District was named the
and plans for future.
2005-06 School Bus Safety Poster try Resort are published.
Contest State Champion.
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CASTO accepts Senate Resolution
.0
Left to right are Anna Borges (CDE), Michael Rea (West County Transportation Agency) and Bill
Dohring (Lobbyist for CASTO).
On April 26, 2010 at the State Capitol, pupil transportation and advocates for continued
Honorable Tom Harman, 35th Senatorial District high standards for California’s school bus
presented a Resolution from the California State drivers.
Senate recognizing all school bus drivers for their
The resolution, resolved by Senator Tom
continued and excellent services to the youth of Harman, that he commends CASTO and all
the state, and highlighted the many achievement school bus drivers for its dedication and
of California school bus drivers and extend to contributions to the people of the state of
them the special recognition from the public.
California by promoting safe pupil transportation
C a l i f o r n i a A s s o c i a t i o n o f S c h o o l while upholding high standards for California
Transportation Officials (CASTO) promotes safe school bus drivers, and recognizes April 27, 2010,
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JANUARY 2011
An Easy
Resolution (?)
By PAM McDONALD
Regardless of
economy issues,
it was a good ride
BY GREG STRAW
Each New Year, I make resolutions which
I truly intend to keep. However enthusiastic
about these resolutions I am at the start, it
John Green, Supervisor
Borges as the new Bus
of the California DepartDriver Training Program
seems they eventually fade and I revert to
ment of Education’s Office
Supervisor. Anna brings
my former habits. This year, I have made a list
of School Transportation,
a wealth of bus driver
of “random acts of
has announced he will be
training experience to the
kindness” which I
retiring from state service
position, most recently
December 30, 2010. After
as a member of the Office
intend to use to mo32 years in state governof School Transportation
tivate me.
ment, Mr. Green announced
(OST) staff for the last 10+
Often, I find
his retirement in a letter to
years. Prior to her OST
myself wrapped
the industry saying “I leave
career, Anna held various
the Office of School Transdirector and supervisory
up in a project and
portation with trepidation
positions at the Santa
wishing I had spent
and sadness not because
Barbara Transportation
more time thanking
of the continued success
and Student Transportathose who helped.
of the industry, which is
tion of America compaunquestionable with the
nies. She brings a unique
On my long list of
quality
of
the
people
within,
skill set and industry
those to appreciPAM McDONALD
but
my
entering
retirement
experience to this posiCASTO President
ate are the hardafter so many years in the
tion. Anna will be workworking volunteers who serve CASTO by my
school transportation safeing together with John
ty
world.”
Green over the next few
side. These individuals inspire me to be a
Division Director Kathweeks and will take over
better person.
leen Moore had the pleaofficially on December 30
The following is my partial list of kind acts
sure to announce Anna
as John retires. 
Anna Borges
for which I want you to hold me accountable. Each day, I intend to:
Celebrate Every Day
Be More Tolerant
Make a New Friend
Let Another Go First
Pick-up Litter
Help Carry a Load
Write a Thank You Note
Give a Compliment
Lend a Hand
WASHINGTON – As part of its campaign to put portation Secretary Ray LaHood. “This proposed
Forgive Mistakes
an end to the practice of distracted driving, the rule will go a long way toward keeping a driver’s
Share a Smile
U.S. Department of Transportation today pro- full attention focused on the road.”
posed a new safety regulation that would specifiThe proposed Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Listen
cally
prohibit interstate commercial truck and bus Administration (FMCSA) rule would prohibit
Take this moment to make your own list
drivers from using hand-held cell phones while commercial drivers from reaching for, holding or
and pass it on to others!
operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).
dialing a cell phone while operating a CMV. DrivHappy New Year!
“Every time a commercial truck or bus driver ers who violate these restrictions would face fedtakes his or her eyes off the road to use a cell eral civil penalties of up to $2,750 for each offense
“If you don’t have all the things you want,
phone, even for a few seconds, the driver places and disqualification of their commercial driver’s
be grateful for the things you don’t have that
everyone around them at risk,” said U.S. TransContinued on Page 3
you wouldn’t want! -Anonymous-
Letter to Air Resources
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Mary Calvert retires
Nominations for state officers for the
CASTO letter to Air Resources
2011-2012 year were closed at the
Board opposes several
January State Board Meeting in Sacra- issues directed at school
mento and were acclamated.
bus transportation.
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SEPTEMBER 2009
BY PAM McDONALD
GALT – Doug Smith
of Snowline Joint Unified School District took
I am very pleased to be your new
CASTO State President and am proud
to serve with First Vice President, David
Walthall, Second Vice President, Kevin
Wedemeyer, Secretary, Donna Anderson, Treasurer,
Barbara Terry, Past
President, Greg
Fred and Kitty Sowash
Straw and Professional Representative, Tiffany Gray.
We also have a new
Sustaining Representative, Matt Essex, from A-Z Bus
PAM McDONALD
Sales. We look
CASTO President
forward to an
It is with great sorrow the California school State Department of Educationin Sacramento
exciting and challenging year in the pupil
transportation family mourns the loss of Fred to develop a program for training and teaching
transportation service.
Sowash. After serving in the Navy, Fred Sowash school bus drivers and driver trainers. He wrote
began his career in transportation as a bus driver the program on which the academy program
July 24 and July 25 the CASTO Officers’
and
mechanic for Willits Union S.D. in 1952. He was founded, received Federal funding, and esWorkshop was held in Oceano. A big thank
was soon promoted to Supervisor of Transporta- tablished the training Academy, which is still in
you to Al Sauvadon, Past President and
tion, Buildings, and Grounds, and served in that operation today.
Life Member and his wife Paula, for arrangcapacity until 1961; at which time he took the
He worked there for ten years, until he retired
position of Supervisor of Transportation for Napa in 1980. In 1968, he and the late Bill Spinks got
ing the Elks lodge for our meetings and for
Unified School District.
the idea for CASTO. They started the organizatheir generous hospitality at their beautiful
After nine years there, he was hired by the
Continued on Page 3
home on Friday evening. Another thank you
to all the chapters who participated and
to Chapter 9 for the morning refreshments
and firewood for our traditional Saturday
evening bonfire. Thank you also to Chapter 10 for the delicious snacks. My most
sincere gratitude to our workshop sponEditor's Note: The following was submitted by in excess of 368 million miles and transported apsors, Alliance Bus Lines, American Logistics,
the California Department of Education, Office of proximately 1 million school pupils to and from
A-Z Bus Sales, Bus West, C. E. White Co,
School Transportation. The paragraphs in italics school in the 1999/00 school year.
Creative Bus Sales, Freightliner, Safeguard/
In 1932, the State of California adopted a state
describe the timeline of events that the late Fred SoIMMI, Transfinder, TransTraks, Q’Straint, and
plan for pupil transportation. The California State
wash had a direct influence in formulating.
24/7 Security Inc. An extra big thank you
The California School Transportation System is Department of Education, with the cooperation of
the largest mass transportation operation in the the California State Department of Motor Vehicles,
to Q’ Straint for sponsoring the delicious
Fred Sowash, 'Father'
of the Academy, passes
History reveals over 75 years of
changes, challenges, improvements
The 41 Annual CASTO State
Conference ended up being
valuable for those in attendance.
st
Northern Section Roadeo
Southern Section Roadeo
The Roadeo results and an
assorted photo collage prove
interesting.
The results and photo collage of
the Southern Sectional Roadeo
have been tabulated.
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State. The system is comprised of 26,291 public the California State Department of Industrial RelaContinued on Page 3
and privately owned school buses, which traveled
Low in numbers, but…
A new president
welcomes and
challenges you
I would like to offer a huge thank you
home the title of State
to all of you who were able to make it to
Champion at the 2009
California School Bus
Sacramento for the 41st annual state conferSafety Roadeo. Over 40
ence. Despite the reduction in attendees,
contestants from the
the conference
southern and northern
was very successful
sections convened in
and carried on the
Galt on May 24th during the Memorial Day
tradition of offering
Weekend to participate.
first rate sessions
The California Departand excellence in
ment of Education Office
education. As you
of School Transportation and CASTO jointly
know, pupil transadministered the event
portation has been
which ran very smoothhit very hard in this
ly and luckily under nice
current economic
sunny skies. The CASTO
GREG STRAW
Roadeo committee was
climate and the
CASTO President
coordinated by State
outlook for the
Chair Janet Hutchison of
near future is dismal, so I know many of
the Los Angeles Unified
you were not able to attend through no
School District.
David Lancaster of
fault of your own. However with perseverSan Diego Unified was
ance, dedication, and some hard work, we
the second place finwill get through this turbulence and hopeisher and he was folfully see all of the familiar faces next year in
lowed by Samuel Meeks
of the Huntington Beach
Monterey.
Unified School District
I would also like to offer my thanks to the
in 3rd place. As a result
many vendors and sustaining members who
of Smith’s first place finsupported the organization at conference.
ish, he wins the honor of
representing the state of
These people and companies have also
California at the NationDoug Smith
been hit hard by the economy and their
al/International School
Snowline Unified School District
presence was uplifting and certainly apBus Safety Competition
2009 State winner
preciated by CASTO. I urge every member
in North Carolina in July.
to support our sustaining members as they
Les Bouton of First Student Fresno took home
John Green and other members of the Dethe Championship Award for the Special Needs partment of Education coordinated a great post
have supported us over the years.
category. He will also represent California at the roadeo tri-tip luncheon and Student TransportaMy personal congratulations go out to
national special needs competition in early 2010. tion of America continued their support of CASTO
incoming state president Pam McDonald.
Rounding out the list of champions, the state by donating the BBQ’s that were used to prepare
She has a tough job ahead of her but I have
team award was won by Michelle Derryberry, the food. Meanwhile, President Greg Straw and
Danny Riedel, and Shannon Wise of the Marysville Professional/Associate Representative Tiffany
no doubt she will be able to lead CASTO
Unified School District. The Marysville team was Gray were busy again raffling off two clocks and
down the right path. Pam worked hard this
competing against the southern team from San collecting for the 50/50 drawings which, despite
year as program chair at the conference and
Diego Unified.
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School Bus Coordinator retires
after working in the school bus
industry for more than 40 years
beginning at Taylor Bus Services
in the 1960s.
CASTO WAYS
State Roadeo crowns
Doug Smith '09 champ
U.S. DOT proposes rule to
ban hand-held cell phone
use for truck and bus drivers
www.castoways.org
JUNE 2009
Anna Borges appointed as
new supervisor for the Office
of School Transportation
State officers elected
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Drivers rescue huskies
Jon and Charlotte Usle are
school bus drivers who operate
“Husky Camp”, a Siberian Husky
Rescue group.
Legislative update
'Reddy' ready to retire
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Belia (Reddy) Vega has been
transporting Head Start
students for Child Development
Resources for 32 years and retires from Ventura County, Inc. .
Mike Rea reports on State
budget cuts and advisory
committee action.
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OCTOBER 2009
Is It Just Me?
BY PAM McDONALD
12  MAY 2011
CASTOways
CASTO WAYS
CANDID AT CONFERENCE
Are You Ready
to Roll?
Have you noticed, as I have, that law
enforcement officers, teachers and
baseball players all look like high school
students? How is that possible? Worse
yet, why are the bands I listened to in
high school now called classic rock?
SALINAS – Brandy Acevedo, a 13-year employ- and California Bus Roadeo Competitions. This
ee with the Monterey County Office of Education was her third International Safety Competition.
When did that happen? Even a visit to
Bus Roadeo Competitions are held throughout
(MCOE), has been selected as the United States’
the medical clinic makes me want to
and Canada’s best driver of small school buses the United States to test the skills and knowledge of
inquire,” How old are you?” to the doctor
the people who
in the 39th antransport an esnual International
who enters my examination room. What
timated 25 milSafety Competition
is going on?
lion children to
sponsored by the
I have definitely come to the realization
school every day.
National School
The MCOE
Transportation AsI am getting older, but I have not noticed
Roadeo Team
sociation.
it as much in myself as I have in others.
has a rich hisHeld July 18 and
I know this is the circle of life, so it is a
tory of captur19, in Greensboro,
ing first place in
North Carolina the
natural process. On the other hand, I am
local, regional
competition chalnot experiencing this same realization in
and statewide
lenges school bus
the business of school bus transportation.
competitions.
drivers in a numThe Departber of areas. They
Why is that?
ment’s office in
maneuver
their
As your CASTO state president, attendSalinas is a galvehicles through
ing functions throughout our state and
lery of plaques,
a challenging drivt ro p h i e s a n d
ing
course;
demonnation, I have the pleasure and privilege
awards testifystrate
skills
includof meeting new friends and colleagues.
ing to the skills
ing parallel parkHowever, I notice a striking similarity. We
and dedication
ing, diminishing
of these driving
clearance and right
are all roughly the same age! Where are
professionals.
turns.
A
lengthy
the young, fresh faces I see everywhere
MCOE drivwritten exam tests
else? Is the yellow school bus family agers transpor t
their knowledge
special educaof operational and
ing along with our fleets?
tion students
safety
standards.
As I ponder who will inherit the fruits
throughout
The National
of our labors and continue our good
Monterey CounSchool Transporwork, it becomes apparent, if our busity. The Departtation Association
ment’s drivers
holds the internaBrandy Acevedo
ness is to survive, then young people
annually travel
tional competition
"Best International Small Bus Driver"
need to get into the drivers’ seat. It is up
an estimated
to highlight safe
to us to guide and mentor them to sucdriving practices and skills. Brandy competed 1.25 million miles. Each driver must pass a comprehensive
background
check,
substance screenagainst
106
drivers
from
around
the
United
States
ceed; to show them the way.
ing, physical exam, and 40 hours of classroom and
and Canada.
Have you thought about who will reBrandy is the Assistant Supervisor of Routing, behind-the-wheel training before becoming a cerplace you? If not, I challenge you to find
Training and Fleet for the Monterey County Office tified bus driver. The drivers must also complete
of Education’s 44-driver transportation depart- additional annual training to remain certified.
that young person in your workplace who
The 40th Annual International School Bus Drivment. She began her career in 1996 at the urging
is sharp, motivated and idealistic; charof her mother, who was retiring after her own ca- er Safety Competition will be held next summer in
acteristics we all once shared. Choose
St. Louis. For more information, contact Ron Eastreer as a school bus driver.
Brandy was invited to the international compe- wood, Communications Officer at (831) 755-0396
someone who will serve the children as
tition after winning the local, Northern California
Classroom dedicated
Supervisor John Green of the
California Department of
Education Office of School
Transportation presided over
the dedication of classroom.
Conference information
CASTO offers Career Path
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The loud ringing of my nightstand telephone jolted me awake at 1:30 a.m. Moments later, I was reminded of my role as a
civil defense/disaster service worker in times
of emergencies. The caller was asking me
to dispatch two
school buses to
Dana Point Harbor
to evacuate our
District students
attending an overnight adventure
onboard the Pilgrim,
a tallship moored
in the harbor. I
was told a massive
earthquake had
PAM McDONALD
Winner’s pose with their awards at the recent Orange County Roadeo at the Great Park in Irvine.
CASTO President
struck Japan and
petition was fierce but friendly. Old friends were
the anticipated tsunami was threatening the
BY ROBERT VILLALOBOS
reacquainted and new friendships were made on
CASTO 2 – 1 VICE-PRESIDENT
California coastline. Seventy-seven Orange
this beautiful sunny day. Participants came from
Unified School District students, plus teachOn Saturday, March 5, 2011, the Orange County throughout Orange County, San Diego County, San
ers and parent chaperones, were onboard
DTAC/CASTO 2 Roadeo was held at the Great Bernardino County, and Riverside County, each
Park of Orange County (formerly MCAS El Toro) representing their respective school districts.
the brig when the Coast Guard ordered them
in Irvine, Ca. Approximately 70 enthusiastic driv- Once again “El Farolito Jr” of Anahiem catered the
out of the water.
ers participated in the 7 precision-driving events event with their excellent Mexican cuisine.
Two OUSD school bus drivers were
and a rules & regulations written exam. The comContinued on Page 3
aroused from their sleep and called to duty.
The father and son driving team of Randy and
Gerald Rupple came to the rescue, traveling through the wee hours of the morning,
without interruption.”
From the Department of Education/OST
through the police barricades, to collect the
Since October 1, 2010, nearly three million
Sacramento – Effective Monday, Feb. 28, Caliexcited group and take them safely back to
fornians will be able to obtain a 90-day temporary newly enhanced driver license and identification
their elementary school. Randy and Gerald
extension on their driver license when submitting cards featuring advanced technology have been
made it look easy because they had trained
a renewal request by Internet, mail or in person, issued. The DMV remains committed to ensuring
and prepared for emergency response.
the California Department of Motor Vehicles an- a quality product is delivered to Californians and
nounced today. The temporary paper licenses continues to deliver approximately 90 percent
OUSD drivers return their school buses to the
were previously valid for 60 days and originally of the cards made by L-1 Identity Solution, the
stalls at night with adequate fuel, prepared
only issued in DMV field offices. This effort is be- contractor manufacturing the new licenses, to its
to respond, if needed, at any time. In short,
ing implemented to better serve DMV customers. customers within four to six weeks
Randy and Gerald were ready to roll.
Some drivers may have recently experienced
“The DMV is aware of the inconveniences that
California drivers are experiencing while they wait a longer than normal delay in the new driver liIn the Orange Unified School District, we
for their new licenses,” said DMV Director George cense issuance process due to manufacturing diftake our roles as public employees, civil
Valverde. “By extending the life of the temporary ficulties associated with the new security features
defense and/or disaster service workers very
licenses, we hope to lessen any negative impact on the updated driver licenses. To help expedite
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Chapter News
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CHAPTER NEWS
CASTO • 2015-16
Executive Committee
CASTOways
President................................Jennifer Hanshew
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(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
2nd Vice President .....................Tony Peregrina
(530) 406-5981
tony.peregrina@wjusd.org
Treasurer .............................................Mark Verch
855-227-8668 FAX: 831-761-2656
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
K-3 division,
4-6 division
and Special
Needs division
Poster Winners
K-3 division winning poster by Maylen Guzman-Diaz, 2nd Grade from Plantation Elementary
School in Bakersfield.
Story on Page One
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION
OF SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
4-6 division winning poster by Elvis Munoz from Rivera Elementary School
in Merced.
Special Needs division winning poster by Cortney Reavis from Bridgeville
School in Bridgeville.
2012-2013 AGENCY MEMBERS
Bonita Unified School District
Dry Creek School District
El Dorado Union High School District
Elk Grove Unified School District
Eureka Union School District
Fremont Unified School District
Hanford Elementary School District
Jurupa Unified School District
Kern County Supt. of Schools
Knightsen Elementary School District
Lodi Unified School District
Los Angeles Unified School District
Merced Union High School District
Mid-Placer Transportation Agency
Mid-Valley Transportation
Modoc Joint Unified School District
Monrovia Unified School District
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
North Monterey Unified School Dist.
Ontario- Montclair School District
Orange Unified School District
Palermos School District
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Paso Robles Public Schools
Redlands Unified School District
Rocklin Unified School District
San Diego Unified School District
San Juan Unified School District
San Marcos Unified School District
Shasta Union High School District
Tumbleweed Unified School District
Upland Unified School District
Visalia Unified School District
West County Transportation Agency
Winton School District
As CASTO celebrates 47 years of pupil transportation safety, we invite you to join us at the 2014
CASTO State Conference in scenic Sacramento, California, March 28-30, 2015.
School Board Members
Transportation Administrators
Instructors/BTW Trainers
Dispatchers
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
School Administrators
Vehicle Maintenance Managers
Early Childhood Educators
School Bus Drivers
Industry Suppliers
Chief Business Officials
Mechanics
Head Start Professionals
Bus Attendants
CASTO FACTS
 CASTO was founded in 1968 and is the officially recognized state pupil transportation organization
 CASTO membership exceeds 1800 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 voice for pupil transportation in Sacramento
CONFERENCE FACILITIES AND HOUSING
The host hotel for the 2015 conference is the
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
2001 Point West Way, Sacramento
Reservations must be made individually no later than February 28, 2015.
The Exhibit Show will be held at the hotel.
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
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
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
CASTOWAYS
Volume 21, Number 1
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@
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Is grad-night overdone?
The Bus Lady has the answer to
Chapters 7 and 20 reported
your questions on several topics
on workshop activity involving
such as red and amber lighting
safety, snowy conditions, tires,
and other important reminders to regulations, your T-01 card and
driving hours.
conscientious drivers.
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We look forward to seeing everyRelations, Bus Evacuations under was provided to all participants and
Emergency Conditions, First Aid Re- there was a drawing for some great raf- one next year on January 25, 2014.
Chapter 1 had another successful
We are also making the final plans
driver safety workshop held on Janu- fresher, Rules & Regulations game fle prizes from a 32” flat screen TV to
for
our annual Roadeo that is sched(2),
Department
of
Education,
and
Dinner
&
Games
at
many
restaurants.
ary 26 at Citrus Valley High School in
We would like to thank the Drivers, uled for March 9 at the San BernardiRedlands. There were 200 drivers in Terrorism Awareness. All courses
attendance that came on this Satur- and Instructors received great re- Instructors, and Workshop Commit- no County Sheriff’s Rodeo grounds
day to expand their knowledge and views from the participants and ideas tee members for taking their Satur- located at the Glen Helen Regional
learn the new and exciting informa- were provided for our next work- day to have a great day of learning, Park in Devore.
— by Sam Anderson
shop.
networking, and becoming better
tion that is available to them.
Chapter 1 President
The courses available were: Public
Continental breakfast and lunch professionals.
so that Californians can continue their daily lives
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DMV announces temporary extensions
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51 Annual Orange County
DTAC/CASTO 2 School Bus
Safety Roadeo is success
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st
By PAM McDONALD
and (831) 455-5711. 
CASTO offers career training for
the Pupil Transportation Industry.
Certification can be earned
upon successful completion.
Many activities and topics to
be available at 42nd Annual
State Conference.
www.castoways.org
APRIL 2011
Monterey county school
bus driver recognized
as best in the nation
A bus might not look right from the
inside or the outside but how about
the grad-night students and their
safety? Editorial comment on page 5.
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NORTHERN ROADEO
Special
Needs
Phillip Cervantes
2nd Place Special Needs
First Student Fresno
Maria Sanchez
1st Place Special Needs First Student Fresno
Mary Oppus
3rd Place Special Needs
STA San Jose
Nicole Larabee
1st Place Novice
Kern High
Open
Class
Frank Rael
1st Place Open Class
STA San Jose
Greg Devlion
5th Place Open Class
Antioch Unified
Wes Kosich
2nd Place Open Class
STA San Jose
Liberato Caparas
Mt. Diablo Unified (Tie)
Nicole Larabee
3rd Place Open Class
Kern High
Dianna Martin
STA San Jose
Paul Azevedo
Tulare Joint Union
Connie Salazar
STA San Jose (Tie)
Professonal
Class
Kelli Watson
1st Place Professional Class
STA San Jose
Francis Swetalla
2nd Place Professional Class
Kern High
Ross Mclure
5th Place Professional Class
First Student Santa Rosa
Ashlee Ujano
3rd Place Professional Class
STA Santa Maria
Yvette Sanchez
Mt. Diablo Unified
Linda Dortzcach-Hudlin
Nilesh Kumar
6th Place Professional Class 7th Place Professional Class
Mt. Diablo Unified
Elk Grove Unified
4  JUNE 2015
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NORTHERN ROADEO
Elite
Class
Michelle Derryberry
1st Place Elite Class
Marysville Joint Union
Ronald Phillips
2nd Place Elite Class
Anthony Marcelja
5th Place Elite Class
Gateway Unified
1st Place Team
Dianna Stanley
CASTO Chapter 12
2nd Place Team
Tonna Davis, Michelle Derryberry, and Ronald Phillips
from Marysville Joint Union won first place.
Best Represented
Derek Bosselman
3rd Place Elite Class
Tahoe Truckee Unified
Tonna Davis
Mallory Gray
STA Santa Maria
3rd Place Team
Mallory Gray, Jana Graham, and Nicholas Crouch Placing third from STA San was Jose Dianna
from STA Santa Maria placed second.
Martin, Connie Salazar, and Frank Rael (not
pictured).
Student Transportation of America - Santa Maria
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SOUTHERN ROADEO
SOUTHERN ROADEO
Elite
Class
Special
Needs
Lauren Murphy
1st Place Special Needs
San Diego Unified
Robelyn Watson
2nd Place Special Needs
San Diego Unified
Salvador Reyes
3rd Place Special Needs
Los Angeles Unified
Doug Smith
1st Place Elite Class
Snowline Joint Union
Jackie Williams
1st Place Novice
Newport-Mesa Unified
Corey Patton
2nd Place Elite Class
La Mesa Spring Valley
Elfido Escobar
Los Angeles Unified
Shirlee Olson
Snowline Joint Union (Tie)
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Jesus Rodriguez
1st Place Open Class
Bakersfield City
Roberto Garcia
2nd Place Open Class
Los Angeles Unified
Jackie Williams
Chris Knight
3rd Place Open Class
Bakersfield City
Eduardo Rodriguez
Redlands Unified
Victor Garza
Amanda Leavelle
Apple Valley Unified
1st Place Team
Dale Sharp
Snowline Joint Union
Devery Chiles
Los Angeles Unified
2nd Place Team
Juan Valladolid
Los Angeles Unified
3rd Place Team
Marilyn Thompson
Shirlee Olson, Doug Smith, and Shannon Bouressa from Snowline Joint Union first place.
Elfido Escobar, Devery Chiles, and Juan Valladolid
driviing for Los Angeles Unified placed second.
Placing third was Daniel Miranda, Sarah Cruz, and
Chris Martinez of Los Angeles Unified.
Best Represented
Professonal
Class
Leslie Baker
1st Place Professional Class
Lake Elsinore Unified
Alfredo Salgado
2nd Place Professional Class
Chris Martinez
Kelley Simental
3rd Place Professional
San Dieguito Union
Lake Elsinore Unified
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Saturday, May 17, 2014 – Heritage School
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EARLIER
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05/09
$20
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No Refunds after 05/09/14.
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22298 Broken Lance Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307
OR FAX TO: AVUSD Transportation (760) 247-7499
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CASTO CHAPTER BOUNDARIES
AND PRESIDENTS FOR 2015-2016
CASTO CHAPTER BOUNDARIES and PRESIDENTS for 2015 - 2016
DEL
NORTE
Ch. 18 – Derrick Campbell
SISKIYOU
(704) 464-0250
dcampbell@delnorte.k12.ca.us
MODOC
Ch. 17 – Tania Kaylor
18
(530) 945-7369
taniakaylor@gmail.com
17
TRINITY
SHASTA
LASSEN
Ch. 13 – Mike Rea
(707) 206-9988 x211
mikerea-wcta@juno.com
HUMBOLDT
TEHAMA
Ch. 6 – Andrew Peters
PLUMAS
GLENN
MENDOCINO
BUTTE
(530) 622-6464 x2233
apeters@mlusd.net
SIERRA
Lisa
Ch. Emigh
10 – Amanda Hightman
NEVADA
COLUSA
13
LAKE
YUBA
SUTTER
6
SACRAMENTO
NAPA
SOLANO
SAN FRANCISCO
SAN MATEO
CONTRA
COSTA
SAN
JOAQUIN
ALAMEDA
CALAVERAS
7
Ch. 8 – Cherie Pinheiro-Quinonez
TUOLUMNE
15
STANISLAUS
SANTA
CLARA
SANTA
CRUZ
MARIPOSA
Ch. 14 – Vicki Wingfield
(559) 730-7856 (559) 730-7625 FAX
vwingfield@visalia.k12.ca.us
8
MADERA
Ch. 12 – Greg Straw
FRESNO
SAN
BENITO
19
SAN
LUIS
OBISPO
(805) 544-04355 x236 (805) 549-0864 FAX
ksola@capslo.org
SANTA
BARBARA
(760) 868-6739 (760) 868-4577 FAX
12
9
Ch. 9 – Kelly Sola
Ch. 20 – Doug Smith
TULARE
KINGS
Ch. 19 Adriana Catledge
(661) 472-8979
jeep-guy@pacbell.net
INYO
14
MONTEREY
Ch. 5 – Pam Medina
(559) 903-2432
cherie118@me.com
MONO
MERCED
Ch. 7 – Susan Moorehead
(415) 647-0109 (415) 647-7354 FAX
susan.moorehead@firstgroup.com
(209) 830-3200 x1710 (209) 830-3217 FAX
dcheeseman@tusd.net
ALPINE
AMADOR
10
MARIN
Ch. 15 – Denise Cheeseman
EL DORADO
YOLO
SONOMA
(707)624-9106x7402
779-7623 (707)
779-7602
FAXFAX
(916)
(916)
624-5297
lemigh@rocklin.k12.ca.us
PLACER
KERN
SAN
BERNARDINO
5
(805) 641-2000 x1325 (805) 653-7864
pam.medina@venturausd.org
VENTURA
20
LOS
ANGELES
4
Ch. 4 – Sheri Armstrong
(818) 830-2258 (818) 891-8021FAX
ORANGE
Ch. 2 – Donna Wittenberg
(714) 220-6950 (714) 220-6903 FAX
dwittenberg@cypsd.k12.ca.us
Ch. 1 – Sam Anderson
(909) 307-5370 (909) 307-5374 FAX
sam_anderson@redlands.k12.ca.us
2
1
RIVERSIDE
SAN
DIEGO
IMPERIAL
3
Ch. 3 – Kevin Wedemeyer
(619) 691-5527
Kevin.Wedemeyer@sweetwaterschools.org
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Remember…
RENEW YOUR
CASTO
MEMBERSHIP!
www.castoways.org
®
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Officer's Workshop in Sacramento California
The California Association of School Transportation Officials "CASTO" will be offering an
Officer's Workshop on July 15-16, 2016,
and attendee's may stay the night of the
16th at the same room rate. If staying
the night of the 16th, why not play
CASTO Bingo on June 17, 2016. All
Chapter officers may attend and are
strongly encouraged to attend this
outstanding event.
Rooms are currently available at
$159.00, double occupancy. A $ 25.00
fee will be added for each additional person staying in the room. Rooms may be reserved at
www.sacramento.embassysuites.com, or call at (916) 326-5006. Please mention rate code CAS
– CASTO Officers Workshop as space is limited, and reservations are only guaranteed while
blocked rooms are available. All reservations must be made no later than June 30, 2016.
There is a $ 50.00 fee per attendee which includes: complimentary breakfast, an evening
reception, Wi-Fi, an officer's handbook, and free shuttle service to and from the Sacramento
International Airport.
Workshop Programs:
• Mock Board Meeting. The program will include the creation of an agenda, proper
procedural norms and following Roberts Rules of Order.
•
How to create a chapter budget, approval process, and standard practices to follow to
ensure efficient operation of the association.
•
Treasurer's responsibilities and best practices to ensure compliance with all state
association deadlines.
•
Election of Officers. How to conduct elections, meet deadlines, follow and best practices
to comply with state board guidelines.
•
Leadership Program- How CASTO Provides Leadership Tools, best practices, and the
support for leaders in the pupil transportation industry.
•
Introduction to CASTO Bylaws, and the proper use to manage the chapter. An updated
Officer's Handbook will be provided.
•
How to Gain Commitment from subordinates to your Vision. What is Vision, how does it
align with CASTO's Vision and does CASTO's vision align with your operation's Vision.
•
Roadeo... What it takes to organize a roadeo, what resources are needed, and how can
CASTO help.
We look forward to seeing all the new and seasoned officers attend and participate “CASTO’s”
2016 Officers Workshop.
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California Association of School
Officers Workshop
July 15-16, 2016
Embassy Suites – Sacramento Riverfront Promenade
100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento 95814
Registration information
CASTO Chapter _________
Name and position on your chapter board:
(Print or Type)
Name:________________________________ Position:______________________________
Name:________________________________ Position:______________________________
Name:________________________________ Position:______________________________
Name:________________________________ Position:______________________________
Name:________________________________ Position:______________________________
Name:________________________________ Position:______________________________
Name:________________________________ Position:______________________________
$50.00 per person for this workshop. Cost includes 2 days of training information and a new
Officers Handbook. All information handed out will be on a flash drive for each chapter.
Acceptable forms of payment: Visa, MasterCard, Check or cash. See back of page for Credit
Card Information. $25.00 fee for returned checks.
All registration fees shall be paid prior to event
Please mail/fax this form back with payment to:
CASTO
PO Box 205
Aromas, CA 95004
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Received_____________________
Check # ______________________
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Credit Card Authorization Form
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City
State
Telephone
Email
Zip
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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
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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
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5553 Ravenswood Rd., Bldg 110
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3420 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 200
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SafeGuard/IMMI
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18881 U.S. 31 North
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H.G. Makelim Co.
Jeff Flower
219 Shaw Road
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 827-7552
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Safety Vision
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6100 Sam Houston Parkway N.
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Heavy Duty Bus Parts, Inc.
17850 Interstate 45 N
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SAMBA
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HSM Solutions
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PO Box 25944
Albuquerque, NM 87125
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Secure Transportation
John Chapman
13111 Meyer Road
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 244-4053
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Seon
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111-3B Burbidge Street
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MME
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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
(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
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Mobile Climate Control Corp.
Hal Hoover
2425 East Rockledge Road
Phoenix, IN 46527
(574) 534-1516
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Steve Wagasky
8625-B Byron Commerce Dr. S.W.
Byron Center, MI 49315
(800) 576-1126
www.seeingissafety.com
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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
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Trans/Air Manufacturing
David Harden
480 E. Locust Street
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 246-2627
www.transairmfg.com
Transfinder
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120 Erie Blvd.
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 377-3609
marketing@transfinder.com
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TransTraks – Perseus Associates
Donna Marvel
125 Clover Hill Ct.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 838-8514
www.transtraks.com
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