California Association of School Transportation Officials

School Bus Safety Roadeos

Gear Up for Safety: Join the School Bus Safety Roadeo!

Get ready to roll into safety! The School Bus Safety Rodeo is more than just a competition—it's a chance to show off your skills, learn something new, and help keep our kids safe on the road. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, your participation makes a difference. Let's work together to create a safer, smarter ride for every student. Come join the fun and support a cause that truly matters!

Be a Hero: Judge, Support, and Celebrate at the School Bus Safety Roadeo!

Join us as a judge or supporter and help make a lasting impact on school bus safety! Your involvement is crucial in inspiring the next generation of safe drivers and ensuring our kids have the safest ride possible. It’s a fun, rewarding experience for the whole family, where you can cheer on participants, offer encouragement, and be part of a community effort that truly matters. Let’s come together to celebrate safety, teamwork, and a bright future for our students!

Registration Links

State Chairperson
Jennifer Hanshew
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
(661) 340-1341 | Cell
jhanshew@murrieta.k12.ca.us

State Vice Chairperson
Jay Patten
Santa Maria High Joint Union HSD
(805) 260-2176
jpatten@smjuhsd.org

Past State Chairperson
Doug Smith
Apple Valley Unified School District
douglas_smith@avusd.org

Registrar & Comptroller
Flossie Lopez
San Marcos Unified School District
(760) 975-2012 | Cell
flossie.lopez@smusd.org

State Scorer
Jana Graham
Orcutt Union School District
(805) 266-2631 | Cell
jgraham@orcutt-schools.net

Start Line Coordinator
Sam Anderson
Redlands Unified School District (Retired)
(951)378-5617
goxbus@msn.com

Announcers
Nikki Hughes
San Juan Unified School District (Retired)

Paula Suvadon
STA, Public Relations
Past President Chapter 4
psauvadon@aol.com
psuvadon@ridesta.com



68th Annual School Bus Safety Roadeo Dates

  • Southern Sectional – Saturday April 26 th , 2025, Ontario, CA Registration deadline Sunday April 20 th , 2025

  • Northern Sectional – Saturday May 3 rd , 2025, Galt, CA Registration deadline Sunday April 27 th , 2025

Registration check-in begins at 7:00 AM

CASTO Members: $20.00

Non-Members: $50.00 (includes membership)


REGISTRATION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA THE CASTOWAYS WEBSITE:

Participants will be required to submit (upload) completed application pages during the registration process.  The system will not allow you to complete the registration process without the documents being uploaded.

Please note that we are only accepting CREDIT CARD payments for registration for the upcoming Northern and Southern Roadeo’s.




Event Coordinators

Cynthia Zwartjes | Parallel Parking
Francis Parker School
(619) 750-5004
czwartjes@francisparker.org

Amber March| Right Turn
Temecula Valley Unified SD
(909) 728-5443
Amarch1@tvusd.us

Jennifer Moren | Student Loading/WC Student Loading
Fresno Unified School District
(559) 457-3138 ext. 71386
jennifer.moren@fresnounified.org

Debbie Barker | Left Turn
Anderson Union High School District (Retired)
(530) 347-5053 | Home
(530) 290-4761
ddbbrkr@aol.com

Adriana Catledge | Stop Line Double Crossover
(831)202-1669
adrianacatledge@gmail.com

Barbara Hicks | Offset Alley
El Dorado Union High School District (Retired)
(916) 412-4865 | Cell
cjmalibu5864@gmail.com

Justin Binion | Back Up Stall
Napa Valley Unified SD
(707) 816-1216
justin_binion@nvusd.org

2025 California State Championship Winners

Type A  Type B Special Needs

1st Place -  Danelle Adams 1st Place - Matt Stranko   1st Place - Phillip Cervantes

    Roseville Joint UHSD West County Transportation Clovis USD

2nd Place - Derek Bosserman

     Tahoe Truckee USD

3rd Place -   Sergio Duenas

     

Team

1st Place - Garden Grove USD

2025 Southern Roadeo Photos

2025 Northern Roadeo Photos

2025 Southern Sectional Roadeo Winners

TBA

Type A

10 th Place – Eric Rackley - Huntington Beach

9 th Place – Jose Reyes - First Student Riverside

8 th Place – Jason Greenberg - Newport Mesa

7 th Place – Jose Navarro - Garden Grove

6 th Place – Ricardo Sandoval - Newport Mesa 

5 th Place – Rosa Rosas - Garden Grove

4 th Place – Shannon Bourassa - Snowline Joint

3 rd Place – Sergio Duenas - First Student Riverside

2 nd Place – Edwardo Gonzalez - Garden Grove

1 st Place – Crystal Langford - Kern County 

Type B

3 rd Place – 

2 nd Place – 

1 st Place – 

Special Needs

3 rd Place – 

2 nd Place – 

1 st Place – 

Novice

3 rd Place – Misty Cooley - Huntington Beach

2 nd Place – Marco Mitreonofre - Zum

1 st Place – Jose Espinoza - Panama Buena Vista

Team

3 rd Place – Newport Mesa - Ricardo Sandoval, Jason Greenberg & John Anderson

2 nd Place – Chapter 12 - Randell Lemons, Crystal Lanford & Jacen Price

1 st Place – Garden Grove - Jose Navarro, Edwardo Gonzalez & Gabriella D'Angelos

Best Represented

3 rd Place – San Marcos

2 nd Place – Murrietta

1 st Place – Garden Grove

2025 Northern Sectional Roadeo Winners

TBA

Type A

10 th Place – Cindy Furr - Southwest Transportation

9 th Place – Alexander Hardee - Clovis 

8 th Place – Maria Munoz - Central USD

7 th Place – Tony Herroz - Central USD

6 th Place – Ricky Woods - Central USD

5 th Place – Hugo Najera Rivas - Tahoe Truckee

4 th Place – Danelle Adams - Roseville Joint UHSD

3 rd Place –  Derek Bosserman - Tahoe Truckee

2 nd Place – Scott Duncan - Mt Diablo

1 st Place – Patrick Smith - Southwest Transportation

Type B

3 rd Place – 

2 nd Place – 

1 st Place – Matt Stranko - West County Transportation

Special Needs

3 rd Place – Liviu Convaciu - Yuba City

2 nd Place – Don Rivera - Central USD

1 st Place – Phillip Cervantes - Clovis

Novice

3 rd Place – Jazzmen Carvujal - Mt Diablo

2 nd Place – Ashton Sidford - Mt Diablo

1 st Place – Kevin Austin - Clovis

Team

3 rd Place – Tahoe Truckee - Laura Margarita Brochu, Hugo Najera Rivas & Derek Bosserman

2 nd Place – Central USD - Brayan Rodrigues, Ricky Woods & Julio Medina

1 st Place – Southwest Transportation - Patrick Smith, Cindy Furr & Bobbie Juergens

Best Represented

3 rd Place – 

2 nd Place – 

1 st Place – Fremont USD

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