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Technician Competition 2026

Revving Up Excellence: The 2026 STAI Technician Competition Was a Massive Success!

What an absolutely incredible day of precision, problem-solving, and pure mechanical expertise! On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the elite minds of Indiana's school transportation maintenance gathered at the Brownsburg Transportation Center for the annual STAI Technician/Mechanic Competition. The energy was electric as these brilliant professionals went head-to-head to showcase their world-class skills and real-world diagnostic mastery!

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2026 STAI Roadeo A Huge Success!

2026 STAI Safety Roadeo: Excellence in Motion!

The wheels of excellence were turning at full speed at Brownsburg East Middle School for the 2026 STAI School Bus Safety Roadeo Competition. Drivers from across the state gathered to put their precision, safety knowledge, and elite maneuvering skills to the test.

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STAI Newsletter June 2026

Volume 10 ......June 2026

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STAI Newsletter May 2026

Volume 9 ......May 2026

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2026 Roadeo-Compete-Be recognized-Advance

 

Compete. Be Recognized. Advance.  

Why the STAI Roadeo Is More Than a Competition

Every day, school bus drivers across Indiana do something extraordinary.

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STAI Newsletter April 2026

Volume 8 ......April 2026

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STAI Newsletter March 2026

Volume 7 ......March 2026

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STAI Newsletter February 2026

Volume 6 ......February 2026

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2026 Legislative Updates

Summary of Proposed School Transportation Legislation
(Presented by Mike LaRocco, DOE Director of Transportation)

 

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STAI Newsletter January 2026

Volume 5 ......January 2026

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STAI Newsletter December 2025

Volume 4......December 2025

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STAI Newsletter November 2025

Volume 3......November 2025

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STAI Newsletter October 2025

Volume 2......October 2025

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STAI Newsletter September 2025

Volume 1......September 2025

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Fresh New School Year

In my professional career I have taken on various roles and responsibilities. Working in a small school often required me to juggle multiple hats at once. None of them have satisfied me more than being Director of Transportation.  When I retired, I thought that the stress of starting a new school year would be behind me. But now, I find myself missing this time of the year. Only someone who has sat in the director's chair can truly understand this feeling.

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Connect with Region 8

Attention School Bus Professionals: Connect with STAI Region 8!

Are you a school bus driver, mechanic, administrator, or anyone else passionate about student transportation in Indiana? If you serve schools within Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Boone, Hancock, Shelby, or Johnson county; then Region 8 of the School Transportation Association of Indiana (STAI) has a valuable resource for you!

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All about STAI Region 7

Staying Safe on the Road: All About the School Transportation Association of Indiana Region 7

Do you ever wonder about the hard-working folks who get your child safely to and from school every day? If you live in Putnam, Vermillion, Parke, Morgan, Vigo, Clay, Owen, Monroe, Greene, or Sullivan County, Indiana, then those heroes are members of the School Transportation Association of Indiana (STAI) Region 7.

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Region 9 with Ryan Williams

I had the opportunity to meet with Region 9 on yesterday with Region 9 director Ryan Williams at Snitzelbank Restaurant in Jasper.  If you have not had the opportunity to visit Snitzelbank, I highly recommend that you plan to eat there.  What a place it is! Region 9 is in the southwestern part of the state and includes 14 counties. It ranges from school districts with 200 routes to districts with 9 routes. 

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2024 Safety Competition

It is time to start getting excited for the 2024 Safety Competition held on June 22nd at Franklin Central Jr. High School.  This will be our first competition post pandemic and we are so excited to have it back.  Go to stai.us and click the Events tab to see the details and videos of the different competitions. The direct link is https://stai.memberclicks.net/safety-competition

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Region 3 with Renee Dawson

I had a great time with Region 3 director Renee Dawson and all of Region 3 members who were able to attend the meeting today at McAlister's Deli in Fort Wayne. Mike LaRocco shared recent legislative updates along with best practices and interpretations.  If you have not been able to attend a regional meeting, I would make a note when your next meeting is and try to attend.  Due to the informal format of the meetings, honest discussions and ideas are shared and everyone in attendance takes away knowledge to make a real difference in school transportation in their districts. When situations are discussed, everyone involved has a chance to think through situations which will better equip them to made good decisions when needed. 

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