1. NCST Adventures!
Presented to SESPTC
July 15, 2008
By: Charlie Hood

2. Transportation Experts Charged with Verbiage in Missouri

4. So what IS the 15th NCST (and Why Should I Care)?
National Congresses (formerly Conferences) on School Transportation held since 1939; now convened each five years in Warrensburg, Missouri
Basic purpose: to deliberate and adopt the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures (NSTSP, “the book”)

6. The School Transportation Encyclopedia of the USA

7. Intended Use
For use by states when establishing their standards, specifications, recommendations, and guidelines for school transportation vehicles and operations
NSTSP documents official actions of the NCST delegates and comprises recommendations to regulatory authorities or other parties.

9. NCST Steering Committee
Pete Baxter, Chairman (NASDPTS)
Leeds Pickering, Vice Chair (NASDPTS)
Charlie Hood, Interpretations (NASDPTS)
Ron Love (NASDPTS)
Don Carnahan (NAPT)
Bill Tousley (NAPT)

10. NCST Steering Committee
Ron Kinney (NSTA)
Dan Kobussen (NSTA)
Gary Catapano (NSC)
Bill Loshbough (NSC)
Bruce Miles (SBMTC)
Ken Whisnant (SBMTC)
Lynn Knifong (UCMO)

11. Key Events (now through 2010)
Writing Committee Chairs now selected, starting to meet with members
Any party may now offer proposed revisions to NSTSP (
Deadline for revisions: January 2009
States select delegations: June-Sept, 2009
States review proposals: Nov 09 to Feb 2010

12. Key Events (now through 2010)
May 16-20, 2010: 15th National Congress on School Transportation held at University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri

13. How can I be a state delegate?
Delegates selected by state directors
Per the NCST Manual of Operating Procedures, seven delegates (and two alternates) allowed per state
Delegation should represent a broad range of expertise, regions, and members
Express interest to your state director

14. So, what’s new??? Committee structure and Chairs have been determined
Interim Amendments process in place for items that can’t wait until 2010
UCMO will soon be hosting website; also will offer electronic registration for 2010 Congress

15. Who Does What?

16. Interim Amendments Process

17. Amendments to date: Battery slide tray door (may be integrated)
Door glass measurement clarified
Side skirt dimensions (tolerance for measurement specified)
Special service entrance (lift) doors fastening points (to header and at floor line)

19. REMEMBER, IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE !!

20. ANY QUESTIONS?