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Join us to plan the 2026 School Bus Road-e-o Are you interested in getting more involved with the  Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT)  and the Minnesota School Bus Road-e-o? Join the  MAPT School Bus Road-e-o Committee  and help support one of the association’s most exciting events celebrating school bus driver skill, safety, and professionalism across Minnesota. There are many ways to participate, with committees focused on planning and logistics, course s

July 20-22, 2026 St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center Join us for MAPT’s Train the Trainer 2026  professional development conference — a premier, multi-track training opportunity for school transportation professionals, including drivers, trainers, mechanics, administrators and Type III providers. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills in student-transportation safety, wheelchair-lift operations, dispatching, or special-education transit, this event is designed for

Nominate a deserving woman for the 2026 Holly Hoglund Klein Memorial Award. About the Award On March 3, 2015 Hoglund Bus Company owner Holly Hoglund Klein was tragically killed in a car crash. Friends and colleagues fondly remember Holly as a woman who tirelessly supported other women in the student transportation industry while successfully balancing her family, career, and volunteering in her community. Holly is survived by husband, Tom and three children. The Holly Hoglund

Please help MAPT recognize outstanding drivers and paraprofessionals by nominating them for the 2026 MAPT Special Education Transportation Awards. This is your chance to recognize the individuals who go above and beyond every day; those who demonstrate excellence, dedication, compassion, and outstanding service in special education transportation. Their commitment makes a real difference in the lives of students and families, and they deserve to be celebrated. Let’s take a mo