01.18.2012
Do you have someone within your organization that deserves to be recognized? The NW Chapter Buck Klemm Award recognizes an individual who has contributed to the safe transportation of students. This worthy individual does not need to be a member of OPTA to be recognized. Nominations must be received by April 13, 2012. The award is presented at the NW Chapter Safety Exercise to be held on May 5, 2012.
01.18.2012
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01.17.2012
If you would like to instruct or co-instruct a class at the 2012 Northwest Summer Workshop - or if you have a new class that you would like to introduce, please contact Patricia Baker at 503.672.3721 or patricia_baker@beaverton.k12.or.us
01.05.2012
Click link for information on ODE's 2012 School Bus Instructor Courses
01.05.2012
The 2012 School Bus Safety Poster Contest is here! Please contact Mary Conger at North Clackamas SD for questions or further information.
11.15.2011
Recently, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Healthy Students and the Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Center partnered with the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) to coordinate a special event on Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment on Our Nation’s School Buses. The link below will provide you with some fine resources. These are free bus driver training modules developed by the Safe and Supportive Schools TA Center. “Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment on our Nation’s School Buses” addresses bullying on school buses and includes 2 training modules (2 hours each), PP presentations, handouts, posters, and palm cards. It can be trained by anyone and has step by step instructions.
11.03.2011
Two Oregon students win for their entries to the 2011 NAPT School Bus Safety poster contest.
Division III - Grades 6-8: 2nd place - Elina Gouw, Portland
Division V - CAD: 1st place - Marley Robb, Baker City
Congratulations!
10.10.2011
The transportation staff at Salem-Keizer Public Schools earned some high-profile awards, among other accomplishments during the past year.
08.31.2011
Five Oregon school bus drivers recently competed in the International School Bus Driving Competition, held July 16-17 in Baltimore, MD. Oregon had an exceptional showing as three of the five drivers placed in the top ten of their respective categories.
Congratulations to:
Sandra Miller, Greater Albany Public Schools, 4th place conventional bus.
Michael Morkve, Portland Public Schools, 4th place small bus.
Gene Thrasher, Bend-LaPine Public Schools, 10th place transit bus.
Robin Gibeau, Springfield Public Schools, 20th place transit bus.
Theresa Wakefield, Silver Falls School District, 36th place conventional bus.
01.07.2011
Diane Clinkscales, transportation and facilities coordinator for Neighbor Impact Head Start in Bend, Ore., will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the 2011 National Conference and Exhibition on Transporting Students With Disabilities and Preschoolers.
09.08.2010
With schools back in session, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood urges parents and students to be safety conscious and consider greener alternatives for getting to and from school, such as riding the school bus, walking or biking.
01.18.2012
2012 NW Chapter Buck Klemm Award
2012 NW Chapter Buck Klemm Award
01.18.2012
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01.17.2012
Classroom Instructors Needed!
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02.25.2012
2012 SW OPTA Winter Workshop
2012 SW OPTA Winter Workshop
03.08.2012
OPTA State Board Meeting
OPTA State Board Meeting
03.13.2012
OPTA South Willamette Chapter Meeti...
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