Volume 1......September 2025
STAI is divided into 10 Regions which encompasses all 92 counties in the state of Indiana. One of the purposes of STAI is to "Share concerns and ideas in an attempt to provide safe, healthy, and efficient transportation to students." Each region has at least 4 regional meetings each school year to fulfill this purpose. These meetings are in an informal setting where members can step away from their hectic day and engage in meaningful conversations and network with other transportation officials in their region. Click the link below to go to the Region Directors and map page.
2025 Annual Conference a huge success
The 2025 STAI Annual Conference and Trade Show was held June 23, 24, & 25 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne. There were 304 members in attendance and 114 exhibitors representing 51 different sponsors.
2025 Richard Pea Award Winners Announced
Richard Pea was the Director of School Traffic Safety for the Indiana Department of Education from 1974 until 1981. He was the founder of the School Transportation Association of Indiana and organized the first state conference at Brown County, Indiana in 1974. In his honor, the Richard Pea Award began in 1981. Prior to that time, the award was given to an outstanding member of STAI.
Amy Rosa and Dr. Terry Tippin were selected as the 2025 Richard Pea Award Winners at the STAI annual conference. Amy is Transportation Director at Wa-nee Schools and STAI Vice President, while Terry is STAI Executive Director.
First IASBO/STAI Certified Transportation Director certification earned by 8.
IASBO and STAI has partnered to offer a Certified Transportation Director certification for current and aspiring Transportation Directors who want to stay current and add to their skills to better perform the duties of a Transportation Director. At the conclusion of 2025 STAI Conference, 8 members completed the requirements of the program and are now Certified Transportation Directors. Congratulations to Audrey Myers, RBBSCS; Betsy Hamm, Crawfordsville Schools; Kevin Reinhold, Rochester Schools; Misti Mack, Beech Grove Schools, Robert Garcia, Gary Schools; Sarah Pitts, Center Grove Schools; Joleen Rose, Lakeland Schools; and Tim Poer, Jennings County Schools for their completion!
NAPT Annual Conference and Trade Show (ACTS) Set for Oct 31 - Nov 4
NAPT's Annual Conference and Trade Show is set for October 31 - November 4 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is not too late to register and join other STAI members at a national conference.