What Happened in Warrensburg?

Significant events and actions of the delegates to the 14^th National Congress on School Transportation held in Warrensburg, Missouri, May 15-19, 2005
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Since 1939 the National Congresses (formerly Conferences) on School Transportation have been held periodically with the primary objective of ensuring safe, efficient transportation for school children. Since 1980 the 300-plus delegates from around the country who comprise the NCST have convened each five years. The 15th NCST will meet in 2010, in Warrensburg on the campus of the University of Central Missouri.

The delegates will deliberate and adopt proposed updates to the 2005 National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures (NSTSP). The Specifications and Procedures are the primary purpose and product of the Congresses, comprising the delegates' formal recommendations for vehicles, equipment, and operational practices that contribute to the objectives of safety and efficiency. As stated within the introduction to the NSTSP, its intended use is that "the specifications for school buses and procedures for operation are available for states to consider when establishing their standards, specifications, recommendations, and guidelines."

This web site is intended for persons who are involved or just interested in the upcoming NCST. As they are updated leading up to 2010, you will find links to the NCST's adopted Manual of Operating Procedures, the schedule of events, the organizational chart, and other information necessary to an understanding of the NCST planning and processes. Whether you want to submit a suggested revision, learn which Writing Committees are in place and what they are up to, or just browse for information, we hope you find the site useful.

We welcome your suggestions, and encourage you to submit them to Pete Baxter, Chairman of the 15th NCST Steering Committee or to any of the other Steering Committee members.