Driving Solutions for Your School District at NSBA - Join Us at Booth #433! First Student
Driving Solutions for Your School District at NSBA – Join Us at Booth #433!

The Multiple Facets of School Bus Safety

It's no question that school bus safety is top of mind for everyone across the nation, particularly after the November tragedy in Chattanooga. But these events are not the norm, they are the exception. In fact, students are about 70 times more likely to get to school safely if they take the school bus instead of traveling by car (American School Bus Council).

Safe school transportation is the result of partnerships across various stakeholders. Join us Sunday, March 26 at NSBA for a panel discussion exploring the multiple dimensions of school transportation safety. If you can't make it, please feel free to stop by Booth #433 to speak with First Student representatives about your district's safety program.

Featured Panelists:
  • Gary Catapano, SVP of Safety, FirstGroup America
  • Kathy Furneaux, Exe. Dir., Pupil Transportation Safety Institute
  • Leslie Kilgore, VP of Engineering, Thomas Built Buses
  • Dr. Kathleen Williams, Superintendent of Schools, Wausau School District
  • Panel Moderator: Anthony Huey, President of Reputation Management, LLC
Get a more in-depth description of this session, by clicking here.

Bringing Behavior Management to the School Bus

School districts across the country struggle with student behavior management both in the classroom and on the bus. Read how a district/contractor relationship solved behavior issues in one Wisconsin district by providing students with a consistent set of expectations – whether in the school or on the bus.

And then at NSBA on Sunday, March 26, find out how the success of the school-wide program can be achieved in your school district.

Featured Panelists:
  • Dr. Kathleen Williams – Superintendent, Wausau School District
  • Andy Place – Principal, Wausau School District – Riverview Elementary
  • Kathy Guthman – District PBIS Coordinator & External Coach, Wausau School District
  • Teresa Cole – Sr. Director of Safety, FirstGroup America, North America – East
  • Gary Catapano – SVP of Safety, FirstGroup America

Caring for Students Today, Tomorrow, Together.®

We believe education offers children the foundation for productive and successful lives and we take great pride in our ability to support education through safe and reliable transportation.

We aren't in this alone though, we work with our district partners to share insights and find solutions. Our teams also know that with experience comes an opportunity to share our knowledge with others. At this year's NSBA conference, there many ways to learn.

Our First Student team members will also be hosting Study Halls on: And click here to find out what sets First Student apart from other service providers.


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