President's Message
I would like to take a moment to reflect on the conference that was held in Ft. Wayne last year.
The conference committee did a fantastic job in selecting the keynote speakers and setting an agenda of
workshops that served our members well. The vast array of workshops allowed members to pick the
workshops that suited their needs. I would like to thank them for all their hard work and extend a
special thanks with sincere appreciation to all of you that attended the conference.
This coming year has many challenges for each of us. We all have similar challenges regardless
the size of our respective corporations in which we serve. It therefore becomes more critical for us
to
rely on each other by sharing our experiences, challenges, and successes. We took a survey throughout the state a few months ago regarding the conference time and location. Those results showed us your
desire. We are therefore moving the conference to the summer. It will be held in June of 2012 and
French Lick will be our host. I am asking each of you to make plans now to block out June 20-22 in 2012
for this year's conference. It is our desire to serve you and to meet your needs not only at the
conference, but throughout the year. The STAI board meets the third Tuesday of every month,
excluding the summer. If you would have any requests for workshops or would need help with at the
state level, please don't hesitate to contact your regional director or you can e-mail me at:
michael.mentzel@evsc.k12.in.us with your requests. Summer Conference 2012 at French Lick will be an
experience that you will not want to miss! We will be looking to expand our conference agenda to
include workshops and information that will benefit transportation directors, secretaries, drivers, bus monitors, trainers, technicians, and other support staff.
It is an honor to be selected by you to serve as your President for the next two years. I want to
thank you for the opportunity. In meeting with the board at the conclusion of this past conference, I am
encouraged and excited regarding the level of commitment by all board members. Please get involved
and attend regional meetings that they will conduct. Your involvement will allow us to serve you more
effectively.
Mike Mentzel
STAI President
Annual Safety Competition
2012 Summer Support Staff Conference and Driver Safety Competion!
Date: June 9 2012.
Location and registration to be announced.
Annual Conference
Information about 2012 Annual Conference in French Lick.
Date: June 20-22
Upcoming Workshops and Trainings
Behavior Management
Date: Friday, February 10, 2012
Location: MSD Wayne Township Transportation Facility, Indianapolis
- Elements of Effective Student Management
- 10 Day Rule
- Safety Trumps All