This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop-Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes new guest Cassandra Behr, Director of Transportation for Hays CISD, 2026 NSTA School Bus Driver International Safety Competition (SBDISC) host, and member of the NSTA Safety Competition Committee. The episode begins as Cassandra shares her journey into the school transportation industry and reflects on the experiences that shaped her leadership approach, while discussing what a “successful day” looks like from a safety standpoint. Curt and Cassandra also explore lessons learned from managing challenges, and how to balance the needs of students, staff, and the community. The duo reflect on the importance of the partnership between Hays CISD and NSTA, along with the critical work of the Safety Competition Committee. The episode wraps with a look ahead to the future of student transportation and where listeners can learn more about NSTA’s annual safety competition and Hays CISD. Become a podcast subscriber and don't miss an episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Vendor Partners should reach out to us to take advantage of our comprehensive advertising package that reaches your target audience - student transportation professionals!

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