Who we are
Raising the standard of safety for pupil transportation in Minnesota
The Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT) is a non-profit association of school transportation professionals and industry leaders who promote safe and efficient student transportation within the state of Minnesota. With a strong focus on collaboration, MAPT strives to exceed the expectations of its members and the community. Our network of industry personnel ensures that MAPT remains at the forefront of advocating for student transportation needs and promoting best practices in the field.
Our Regions
Looking to reach out to your director regarding events and updates? Email communications@mnapt.org to get connected with your regional director.
Region I - Metropolitan area
Includes all school districts in the following counties:
Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington.
Region Director: Guttu Meleka, Brooklyn Center Schools
Region II - Southern
Includes all school districts in the following counties:
Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Jackson, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Pipestone, Redwood, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Watonwan, Waseca, and Winona.
Region Director: Open position
Region III - Central
Includes all school districts in the following counties:
Benton, Big Stone, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Douglas, Grant, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Meeker, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Pope, Renville, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wright and Yellow Medicine.
Region Director: Tracy Voigt, Pierz Schools
Region IV - Northeast
Including all school districts in the following counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis.
Region Director: Tom Nelson
Region V - Northwest
Including all school districts in the following counties:
Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Ottertail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Wadena and Wilkin.
Region Director: Kurt Osweiler
MAPT Board
Dedicated Board Members & Committee Chairs
MAPT Officers
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President - Nick Klaseus, Cleveland Schools
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Vice President - Tom Risley, Stillwater Schools
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Treasurer - BJ Ison, Anoka-Hennepin Schools
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Secretary - Amy Tiedens, District 287
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MAPT Board of Directors
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Region 1 - Guttu Maleka, Brooklyn Center Schools
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Region 2 - Open Position
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Region 3 - Tracy Voigt, Pierz Schools
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Region 4 - Tom Nelson, Cook County Schools
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Region 5 - Kurt Osweiler, Roseau Schools
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Director at Large A - Open Position
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Director at Large B - Kala Henkensiefken, Bemidji Area Schools
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Director at Large C - Nyisha Williams, Hopkins Schools
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MAPT Committee Chairs
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Administrator of the Year Chair - John Thomas, Eastern Carver County Schools
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Audit Committee - Tom Risley, Stillwater Schools
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Awards/Pins Committee - John Thomas, Eastern Carver County Schools
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By-laws Committee - Kala Henkensiefken, Bemidji Area Schools
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Issues Committee - Troy Schreifels, Osseo Schools
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Membership Committee - Cindy McKay, Retired
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Newsletter Committee - Kala Henkensiefken, Bemidji Area Schools
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Nominating Committee - John Thomas, Eastern Carver County Schools
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Poster Contest Committee - Kristen Joly, Fridley Schools
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Programs Committee - Amy Tiedens, District 287
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Safety Committee - Nyisha Williams, Hopkins Schools
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Safety Committee Co-Chair - Kim Spoden, Becker Schools
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Special Education Committee - Amy Tiedens, District 287
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Website Committee - Kala Henkensiefken, Bemidji Area Schools
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Other Affiliates
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Lobbyist - Brad Lundell
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Administrative Advisor - Ray Kroll
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MN Department of Education - Kelly Garvey
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MN Department of Public Safety - Lt. Brian Reu
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Communications - Jenny Holmes
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Join the MAPT Board
Each year during the annual Train the Trainer conference, the MAPT Board holds elections to fill positions that have expired their terms. This year, we'll be holding elections for five Board positions and electing one position that needs to replace a recently retired board member.
Here are the positions up for election in 2025:
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President: Currently held by Nick Klaseus, Cleveland Schools
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Vice-President: currently held by Tom Risley, Stillwater Area Schools
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Treasurer: Currently held by BJ Ison, Anoka-Hennepin Schools
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Region II Director: Currently vacant
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Director at Large B (District operations): Currently held by Kala Henkensiefken, Bemidji Schools
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Director at Large A (District operations): Currently vacant due to Jeff Kappers’ retirement
All positions are statewide positions except for Region II Director. The successful candidate will represent the southern tier of the state and must be from a school district in that region.
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The candidate must be a current member of MAPT in good standing. Nominations will be open until TTT in July. Once the conference has begun, nominations will still be taken, but the candidate will need to be written in on the ballot.
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Please submit a nomination form for yourself or a candidate for any of these positions (including the incumbent). Questions can be emailed to thomasjohn@district112.org.