Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT)

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MAPT Executive Director: Katrina Morris and board members: Brandie Bupp and Lee Helmer with the amazing Mr Bus Driver at the 2024 School Transportation News Expo in Reno. We enjoyed being interviewed by him at the IC Bus “Share Chair” and we even interviewed him! Thank you for everything you do Mr. Jones, you represent school bus drivers and our industry well! 📸: Mr Bus Driver

Michigan is well represented at the STN expo. MAPT board members are here to gain knowledge and learn new techniques in the transportation industry.

Happy Independence Day from MAPT! Be safe and have fun! 🎆🇺🇸🚍 #4thofJuly #happyindependenceday

The 59th annual 2024 MAPT conference award winners! Congratulations again! 🚌💨 #mapt2024 Presidential Award: Rhonda Lyons, CTD, MAPT Administration Assistant Supervisor of the Year: Jake Hunt, Oakridge Public Schools Bus Driver of the Year: Stephanie Bernhardt, Whitehall District Schools Bus Aide of the Year: Linda Hackert, West Shore ESD Office Administrator of the Year: Mercedes Nunez-Gutierrez, Comstock Park Public Schools Technician of the Year: Steve Bridson, Traverse City Area Public Schools

Please be advised that our office will be closed Monday, July 1 to Friday, July 4, 2024.

With that, the 59th annual 2024 Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation Conference at Shanty Creek has come to a close. It’s been a conference full of networking, collaborations, great speakers, fun, and so much more! We are always so thrilled to see, mingle, and learn from everyone within the pupil transportation industry. Here’s a few photos from this year and we’ll see you next year at Boyne Mountain for our 60th annual conference! You won’t want to miss it!!! #MAPT2024 . . . . . 📸: 0312 Photography/Nashawn Craig, Taylor Schools

It’s almost time for our annual conference, we can’t wait to see everyone! Who’s excited?? 🚍🛑

Meet a Member Monday: Lee Helmer - Dean Transportation What is your Involvement in MAPT? 1 Year Director What is your current position in the Industry? Years Held? State Operations Manager- 3 years in position/ 20 years in the industry What district do you reside in? Clinton County What made you pursue a career in Transportation? I thought it would be a great opportunity to learn a new skill and get a CDL, plus I really enjoy driving and kids! Name one thing the MAPT organization has done and provided for you in the new position? MAPT is a great network of professionals with a wealth of knowledge. Anytime there is a question or situation that comes up, MAPT members provide valuable insight and experiences. Lastly, what is one things others may not know about you? I have a love for old cars and currently have a 1931 Ford Pickup and a 1972 Cutlass. Contact: [email protected]

Meet a Member Monday: Trevor Bulmer CTD - Comstock Park Public Schools What is your involvement with the MAPT Organization? 3 Year Director What is your Current Role in the Transportation Industry? Transportation Director @ Comstock Park Public Schools What District/County do you reside in? Grand Ledge Eaton County What made you pursue a career in transportation? It’s all I’ve ever known been in this field for over 28 years now. Before I even finished High Schools I was working in Transportation for a window company. What is one thing the MAPT organization has done and provided for you that has been most helpful? Networking by far is the least talked about aspect of the MAPT that I feel is the most beneficial. Getting to know others in the same field that go through the same problems. Being able to each out to these colleagues when I have a question. Lastly, What is something about you others may not know? I’m a type 1 diabetic for 34 years, and I have helped countless drivers, students, and people deal, manage their diabetes. It’s my passion. Contact? [email protected] #blackandyellow #MAPT #schoolbus #comstockparkmi