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Chapter 2 is thrilled to share the success of our Annual Driver Workshop held on October 24, 2026. We were proud to welcome more than 90 drivers who attended this inspiring and educational event.

A special thank you to our featured speakers, Mike MacAdam and Matthew Thomas, whose motivational presentations encouraged attendees to believe in themselves, recognize their potential, and continue pursuing their dreams both personally and professionally. Their messages of perseverance, leadership, and self-confidence resonated with all who attended.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our instructors, Jeff Vogt and Lisa McCullough, for providing valuable training sessions on critical transportation safety topics. Their classes covered proper loading and unloading procedures, Child Check System compliance, and the importance of maintaining the highest standards of safety to protect the students we serve every day.

In addition, we were honored to welcome our special guest, CASTO President Chrissie Stevenson, whose presence and support helped make the event even more meaningful. We greatly appreciate her dedication to student transportation and her commitment to supporting transportation professionals throughout California.

The day was filled with learning, inspiration, networking, and professional growth. We sincerely thank all the drivers, speakers, instructors, sponsors, and volunteers who contributed to making this workshop a tremendous success. Together, we continue to strengthen our commitment to student safety, excellence, and professionalism in pupil transportation. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this year's workshop a memorable and impactful experience.

Chapter 1's second workshop was a total success and did not disappoint. We were fortunate to enjoy a beautiful, sunny day, which made for a perfect outdoor picnic lunch and an even better overall experience.

Most importantly, the energy was electric as we welcomed 83 dedicated participants—a fantastic turnout that shows just how committed our transportation community is to excellence in school transportation.

Aquinas High School’s San Bernardino facility and staff were on-site bright and early, ensuring we had access to all necessary areas well before the workshop began. Their support and preparation played a key role in the smooth execution of the day.

A huge thank you goes out to our generous sponsors—RIDE Bus, AZ Bus, Schools First, and Model 1. Their continued support helped make this workshop possible, and we are incredibly grateful for the commitment and partnership.

A round applause for our presenters who gave up a Saturday or while on duty showed to help enlighten our attendees! Thank you!

• CHP Officer Ivan Sandoval, CHP/PIO San Bernardino Being Safe with Today’s Challenges

• San Bernardino County Sherriff Deputy Cody Becker and his team, Opioid Awareness & Safety for School Transportation

• Julie Reyes, Driver Instructor/Independent Ins and Outs and Ups and Downs of Field Trips

• Kelly La Ponsey, Driver Instructor/Durham Student Services Got Brakes????

We’re excited to keep the momentum going and look forward to what’s next!”