Each year, the South Dakota School Transportation Association recognizes one Bus Driver of the Year. This year’s announcement will be made at the group’s summer meeting July 18 in Pierre. School districts that are members of SDSTA are invited to nominate one of their drivers for this award. To request a nomination form, contact Tim Steichen at (605) 882-6235 or Tim.Steichen@k12.sd.us. The deadline is May 31.

Drivers with 25 or more years of service also will be recognized at SDSTA’s annual meeting. The individual must have 25 years of experience – with your district or combined with other districts – driving as of June 30, 2008. To nominate one of your drivers for this recognition, contact Tim Steichen at (605) 882-6235 or Tim.Steichen@k12.sd.us by May 31.

SDSTA also recognizes retiring bus drivers throughout the year. Superintendents are invited to submit the names of their retirees to SDSTA at any time, and the organization will issue a certificate of recognition. For information, contact Tim Steichen at (605) 882-6235 or Tim.Steichen@k12.sd.us. Allow two weeks for certificate to be processed.