From: REY SANCHEZ, McALLEN
Date: Thursday December 18, 2008

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Hello STAPT Members. I already have a written lettler on the evacuation letter proposal that we can discuss and sign at our Jan. meeting @ San Benito. Happy Holidays and God Bless to All. HO HO HO

From: Frank Perez, Jr., Sharyland ISD
Date: Thursday December 18, 2008

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I want to take the time to wish all my fellow colleagues a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season with friends and family.

From: Mr. Benavidez, RGC Director
Date: Thursday December 18, 2008

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Merry Xmas to all companero(a)s of STAPT. Thanks a million for your calls and thoughts. We are going to be fine until the lord allows us.Until then, we will work with the same fervor for the safety of our students. Hasta Luego

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Wednesday December 17, 2008

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We need to make this a main issue to discuss in our January meeting. If we don't move on it fast, we will not gain anything. I and TAPT members will be meeting with the committee on this issue of evacuation on January 16th. We should have more info as to what will be taking place. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES, KEEP IT SAFE.

From: Juan M. Garcia RGCCISD
Date: Tuesday December 16, 2008

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Rolando, THANKS for the info. I have already posted on the calendar icon.

From: Arthur Raymond
Date: Tuesday December 16, 2008

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I don't want anyone to think that evacuation training is not important, but too much of a good thing can be bad. Danny Trevino from UISD has some video of one of their buses which burned. The bus was engulfed in black smoke in a couple of minutes and I'm sure if kids were on board it would have been difficult to evacuate them under those conditions, but I think it can be done quickly. Elementary kids taught twice a year is more than enough and when they get to the secondary level they already have practiced in many cases for several years. At least we can do away with Middle or High School trainings.

From: Juan M. Garcia RGCCISD
Date: Tuesday December 16, 2008

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From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Tuesday December 16, 2008

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No Arthur, I don't know this person but you are right, we run about the same number of trips a year and many times we are late due to the routes. All of a sudden this evacuation has become a big issue. I know it's very important for student to know what to do. Yet, I think someone is taking this to far.

From: Arthur Raymond
Date: Tuesday December 16, 2008

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Does anyone know a Representative Carona, or how to get a hold of him? There is a bill that he is proposing to have an evacuation training performed prior to each field trip. We need to let him know how this would adversly affect our programs to do this (over 3,000 times at LISD).

From: Pete Gonzalez, PSJA
Date: Thursday December 04, 2008

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Rey Sanchez @ McAllen ISD. I won't be attending the STAPT meeting this Friday. Let me know if any thing was been dicussed about STAPT Rodeo. Thanks,.

From: don@dondavenport.com
Date: Friday November 28, 2008

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Mike@PSJA Will attend the December meeting. Hope to discuss with you and other about running for office for TAPT for the 2009-2010 school year. Just a reminder it is STAPT turn for Area Director. Hope all had a safe and happy thanksgiving. Happy trails my friend.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Tuesday November 25, 2008

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Wishing you and your families a very HAPPY AND SAFE THANKSGIVING DAY. May you all enjoy it and stay healthy don't over do it. Happy Holidays.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Wednesday November 19, 2008

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Mr. Juan Garcia, I have tried to reach you on the phone but it has been in vein, no answer. I need the phone number for Friendly Meat Market. If you can get it for me as soon as you can. I would like to use them for our Christmas party. Thank You

From: Juan M. Garcia, RGCCISD
Date: Wednesday November 12, 2008

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If anybody is interested in participating in the Road-eo committee, please call or e-mail me.

From: Juan M. Garcia, RGCCISD
Date: Wednesday November 12, 2008

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If anybody is interested in participating in the Road-eo committee, please call or e-mail me.

From: Paul Munguia
Date: Tuesday November 04, 2008

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HURRY, DON'T MISS THE BUS! The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's Clean School Bus program is now accepting applications for 100% funding to retrofit school buses. The retrofits will reduce emissions and create a healthier environment for children riding the buses. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis through December 15, 2008 as funds are available. For detailed information please visit, www.texascleanschoolbus.org or feel free to call me directly. Paul Munguia, TCEQ, 512-239-1477

From: Paul Munguia
Date: Tuesday November 04, 2008

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HURRY, DON'T MISS THE BUS! The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's Clean School Bus program is now accepting applications for 100% funding to retrofit school buses. The retrofits will reduce emissions and create a healthier environment for children riding the buses. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis through December 15, 2008 as funds are available. For detailed information please visit, www.texascleanschoolbus.org or feel free to call me directly. Paul Munguia, TCEQ, 512-239-1477

From: Paul Munguia
Date: Tuesday November 04, 2008

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HURRY, DON'T MISS THE BUS! The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's Clean School Bus program is now accepting applications for 100% funding to retrofit school buses. The retrofits will reduce emissions and create a healthier environment for children riding the buses. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis through December 15, 2008 as funds are available. For detailed information please visit, www.texascleanschoolbus.org or feel free to call me directly. Paul Munguia, TCEQ, 512-239-1477

From: Arthur Raymond
Date: Tuesday November 04, 2008

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I encourage everyone who can make the Rio Grande Meeting to attend. I have just been contacted by the TCEQ in regards to the Clean School Bus program and am expecting some material so that I can present some information at the meeting. Looking forward to seeing many of you.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Friday October 31, 2008

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Arthur, where would this class be held if it was to take place. If you want a central location, I would like to offer my department. Now, how about the driving part of it. That would be the question. I don't know if they still do as much driving as they use to when we were there. You might want to fine out. Because that has always been a problem.

From: Arthur Raymond, Laredo ISD
Date: Friday October 31, 2008

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I would like to revisit the issue of a Spanish Train the Trainer class for South Texas. Please be prepared on the issue so that we can either proceed or forget the question. Thanks, AJR

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Friday October 31, 2008

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Propane vs Diesel is a (per district) issue. As a proponent of cleaner air, I am glad that we have options. Obviously, there are pros and cons with both options. However, as a district with 100% diesel engine buses, I am glad that the market provides engine retrofits and manufactured cleaner emission engines. I agree with Mr. Cano, discussions are very healthy amongst school officials to determine what is best for our children's environment.

From: Juan M. Garcia RGC
Date: Thursday October 30, 2008

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Mr. Perez, my opinion is that the main problem with propane right now is fueling. Is hard to justify the purchase of a new bus(es) for local use only (especially right now).

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Thursday October 30, 2008

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Mr. Perez, I myself think that it's up to each district. Depends on how you see it and have the answers for the questions having to do with propane. There are questions that come up for for both fuels and you have to have all the answers before you decide. Maybe we need to talk about it without any vendors around.

From: Frank Perez, Sharyland ISD
Date: Thursday October 30, 2008

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Do any of you members have any thoughts on Propane Buses?

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Wednesday October 29, 2008

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Sorry members, meeting is on 10-05-08 NOT 06-08. I made a mistake.

From: Juan M. Garcia RGC
Date: Wednesday October 29, 2008

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GOOD MORNING Members of STAPT, the information for The November 5, 2008 meeting can be found on the CALENDAR icon (home page). If there are any questions or need directions for meeting place feel free to call to 437-5555.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Wednesday October 29, 2008

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Members of STAPT, I just spoke to Mr. Benavidez from Rio Grande City. He is not feeling well today. His treatments are making feel down. So, I ask all members to please keep Mr. Benavidez in your prayers so he can have a great re-coop from his illness. Tonight I meet with my ACTS brothers at church and will ask for all to pray for him.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Wednesday October 29, 2008

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Good morning STAPT members, just to advise you all that this coming meeting we should have as guests Mr. Don Davenport and Mr. Bill Rosenauer from Corpus Chisti. Hope to see all or most of you there. Remember it will take place in the GREAT CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY. Date Nov. 6, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Monday October 06, 2008

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Good morning Mr. Benavidez, nice to hear from you and hope that you are doing well. You mention that you already have a sponsor for the next meeting. Well that is great. You just make my job alot better. I was voted to be the speaker or sponsor coordination for STAPT again. I guess I am O.K. for now. You have Nov. and Andy's for Dec. Have a nice day.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Thursday October 02, 2008

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Good morning comapnero(a)s of STAPT, I was not able to attend yesterday's meeting because I was supposed to be at MD Anderson. For the executive committee's information, we at RGC already have a sponsor. Looking forward for our meeting in November. Hasta Luego.

From: Carlos Lerma, Mission CISD
Date: Wednesday October 01, 2008

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I will excuse my self for not attending the October 1st meeting but I was hosting our quarterly birthday celebration for our drivers. I was informed by my assistant that there were questions on the interpretation for hazardous routes. If the committee grants me permission to speak at the next meeting, I am willing to share the information that has been relayed to me by TEA and Tx DOT. We are presently overhauling our district routes due to misinterpretation from previous administrations. I will try and take some hand outs for illistration purposes. If anyone needs information now, my email is cdlerm22@mcisd.org or (956) 323-8930

From: Rey Sanchez, McAllen I.S.D.
Date: Friday September 26, 2008

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Good afternoon stapt members hope everybody is recovering from the first 3 weeks of school. just to remind everbody about our meeting on Oct.1 at Sharyland I.S.D. hope you all can attend.Note Mr. Garcia Mr. Perez From Sharyland is providing the meal for the meeting and is pending a sponsor . see you soon.

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Date: Friday September 26, 2008

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From: Juan M. Garcia RGC
Date: Friday September 26, 2008

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Mr. Perez, please provide name(s) of the sponsors so I can post the information. Thanks

From: Frank Perez, Sharyland ISD
Date: Wednesday September 24, 2008

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Mr. Garcia, the October 1st meeting will be hosted by Sharyland ISD and will be held at the Sharyland ISD Annex Building, Diamondback Staff Development Room at 1106 N. Shary Rd. past Old Business 83. We will have someone directing the attendees to the parking lot and to the building itself. Please post the information on the calendar for all to see. Thanks,

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Thursday September 18, 2008

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Mr. Raymond, I have been reading your info. Just waiting to see if anybody would answer. Guess not! Need to give more info on this classes. Price per driver, price of room to stay, meals or ? I think, you need to figure total cost per driver for everything so they can present it to thier C/O.

From: Arthur Raymond
Date: Tuesday September 16, 2008

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Either nobody checks the POST IT or there is no interest in having a Train the Trainer class in Spanish for South Texas. I believe there is a need in our area because of the numbers of only spanish speaking drivers that we employ, but maybe that is just here in Laredo. I guess I will bring it up at our next meeting if nobody reads the POST IT.

From: Arthur Raymond, LISD
Date: Tuesday September 09, 2008

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I am looking to have a Train the Trainer class primarily in Spanish for South Texas. Please let me know if anyone is interested in sending someone. We need at least seven people to justify the class. The instructor will be Fili Bonilla and we will also be looking for a suitable place to hold the class. Contact me if you are interested araymond@laredoisd.org

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Tuesday September 09, 2008

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Well my friends, it seems that we might be on for another ride with this hurricane coming in. My meeting in Austin was just now canceled due to Iek. Hope and pray that it won't hit us. Yet, it does not look good. Need any help, advise please. Those district closer to the coast stay in touch.

From: Juan M. Garcia, RGC
Date: Friday September 05, 2008

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Mr. Perez, I'm glad that you are able to post without problems. I've been doing different things to the site so I don't know what did it. If in the future there are problems please let me know.

From: Frank Perez, Sharyland ISD
Date: Friday September 05, 2008

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Mr. Garcia, I believe it is now working. Not sure what you did, but I was able to post this message. Thanks,

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Date: Friday September 05, 2008

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From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Thursday September 04, 2008

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Mr. Garcia, look at the schedule for the meetings. I was looking at it and notice that Laredo and the Joint meetings are on Wednesdays. Those two meetings have always been on a Friday. Check it out, unless they change it for this school year. I could be wrong.

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Date: Thursday September 04, 2008

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From: Juan M Garcia, RGC
Date: Wednesday September 03, 2008

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All schools that will be hosting meetings, please review calendar for scheduled dates. If ther are any questions or proposed changes contact Rey Sanchez.

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Date: Tuesday September 02, 2008

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From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Tuesday September 02, 2008

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Good morning STAPT members, hope you all had a great start this school year. I know same problems as always but that is to be expected every year. That is good for the mind. Ready for our first meeting tomorrow. If you open this web before the meeting tomorrow, THINK as to what month you can have the meeting at your district. So we can iron that out at the meeting. You all have a great day and hope to see at the meeting.

From: Rey Sanchez, McAllen I.S.D.
Date: Friday August 15, 2008

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Good afternoon STAPT members hope you all had a good summer and are ready to start another interesting school year.hope to seen you at our meeting. on sept.3,2008 NOTE; Mr.Garcia the meeting location has change to tico,s 5000 n. 23rd st. McAllen.at 10:00am thank you and seen you all soon.

From: Rene Cardenas-IDEA Public Schools
Date: Tuesday August 12, 2008

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Good morning to all STAPT members hope you had a great summer and are ready to start the new year. As for us we started student orientation this week and are running a few routes. Hope to see you at our 1st. STAPT meeting.

From: Rey Sanchez, McAllen I.S.D.
Date: Monday August 11, 2008

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Good morning Mr. Garcia, yes sir. the meeting will start at 10:00am. note: Zepco sales & service will be are sponsor for the meal. thank you good day.

From: Juan M. Garcia, RGC
Date: Friday August 08, 2008

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Rey, I have already posted information for the meeting in September. Is the time still 10:00 am?

From: Rey Sanchez, McAllen I.S.D
Date: Friday August 08, 2008

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How,s the STAPT members doing this morning, hope you are all doing alright, and ready to get back to work. And just to let Mr. Garcia and the STAPT members, that the stapt meeting is on Sept. 3 2008 in McAllen at Furr,s cafeteria.on the corner of 10th and expressway 83. P.S Mr Garcia Im working on the agenda for the meeting, i will e- mail you a copy. thank you, see you all soon.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Friday August 08, 2008

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Good Morning STAPTcompanero(a)s, just wanted to let you know that we are back in action (work.) If there is anything that we possibly can do for you, we are one call away. Looking forward to addressing our STAPT agenda for the 08-09 school year. Buena suerte and gracias.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Friday August 08, 2008

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Good Morning STAPTcompanero(a)s, just wanted to let you know that we are back in action (work.) If there is anything that we possibly can do for you, we are one call away. Looking forward to addressing our STAPT agenda for the 08-09 school year. Buena suerte and gracias.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Tuesday August 05, 2008

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Good morning STAPT members, ARE WE READY, I am sure everyone is. I want to wish each and everyone of you a great 2008-2009 school year. That is what we all expect. As years go by, things don't get easier in transportation. We need to help each other on any problems we have. We have a good slate of officers and good members, so let's have a great year. Good luck to every SCHOOL DISTRICT out there.

From: Juan M. Garcia, RGC
Date: Thursday July 31, 2008

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Rey, I'm glad your doing better. I have already posted for September in the calendar. I will get the rest of the info. later. Have a great weekend!

From: Rey Sanchez McAllen I.S.D
Date: Thursday July 31, 2008

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Good afternoon stapt members,from your stapt president, hope you are having a great summer. I apologize for my absents, i have been recovering from abdominal surgery for the past six weeks.our first stapt meeting will be held in McAllen on sept. 3 2008, I will inform Mr.Garcia on the location at a later date.Thank you enjoy the rest of your summer as we prepare for the 2008-09 school year. hope to seen you soon.

From: Rey Sanchez McAllen I.S.D
Date: Thursday July 31, 2008

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From: Juan M. Garcia, RGC
Date: Thursday July 31, 2008

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Mr. Perez, I have not been able to find the problem. I will need to contact our Technology Dept. to see if the can help me find the reason for your problem.I will keep you posted with findings.

From: Juan M. Garcia, RGC
Date: Wednesday July 30, 2008

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Mr. Perez, I have not been able to find the problem. I will continue to work on it.

From: Frank Perez, Sharyland ISD
Date: Wednesday July 30, 2008

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We have two positions that need to be filled at our department; Assistant Transportation Supervisor and Transportation Dispatcher. Interested individuals should visit the SISD website for an application and for information regarding these two positions. Thanks, and hope everyone has a great 2008-2009 School Year.

From: Juan M. Garcia RGC
Date: Wednesday July 30, 2008

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From: Robert Salazar, STISD
Date: Tuesday July 29, 2008

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Hope everyone has had a wonderfull summer. I hope everyone fared well with "Dolly". I would like to know , does anyone have any information on Propane dedicated buses if so please let me know. I would greatly appreciated. thanks.

From: Robert Salazar, STISD
Date: Tuesday July 29, 2008

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Hope everyone has had a wonderfull summer. I hope everyone fared well with "Dolly". I would like to know , does anyone have any information on Propane dedicated buses if so please let me know. I would greatly appreciated. thanks.

From: Juan M. Garcia, RGC
Date: Tuesday July 29, 2008

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Hello everyone. Just checking our web-site

From: Juan M. Garcia, RGC
Date: Tuesday July 29, 2008

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Good afternoon to all. Hope everone had a great summer.

From: Juan M. Garcia, RGC
Date: Tuesday July 29, 2008

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From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Tuesday June 24, 2008

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Thank you Mr. Garcia, I will be out all next week but if you need any thing just call me on my cell. # 227-3704. Will talk to you later on. Have a great summer.

From: Juan M. Garcia, RGC
Date: Tuesday June 24, 2008

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Mr. Cano, good afternoon, I sent the information to Jolene on Monday (June 23). She has already sent me an e-mail confirming that she has received the info. Thanks for the reminder and training

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Tuesday June 24, 2008

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Good morning Mr. Juan Garcia, just to remind you of what we talked about on Saturday. Don't forget to send Jolene Hawkins from TAPT the names of the new elected officers from our chapter. Send the names, position and district they belong to. This will make her very happy. Thank you and have a very nice day.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Monday June 23, 2008

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Congrats to La Joya's road-eo team and Mr. Cano's election as TAPT parliamenatarian. Good job Mr. Cano and Mr. Flores on your Region 1Sp.Nds. training for our staff this past Sat.. Good input from our staff that attended the training. Have a great summer and we will one call away if we can be of any assistance. Gracias and Buena Suerte

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Date: Monday June 23, 2008

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From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Monday June 23, 2008

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Good morning members of STAPT. Well, the conference is done with and good results came from it. I want to congratulate LA JOYA for doing a great job. They won first place on conventional bus and will travel to Canada in the near future. Good luck and pray that you win in the Nationals. Good job La Joya. And then I won also, so I will be serving on TAPT one more year. I want to thank those of you who voted. I would not have done it with out your vote, thank you again and willing and ready to serve you. We will talk about some issues on our first meeting. But as far as the Emergency Evacuations, it will not change. We still have to do it twice a year. There might be more changes coming up this summer from DPS. You all have a nice summer and may the Lord be with you and keep you safe.

From: Rey Contreras, La Joya
Date: Thursday June 05, 2008

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Mr. Ray Sanchez, this note is to inform you that our second place winner in Special Needs has pulled out from State competition. Please notify RGC that finished third that they are in second and whomever finished in 4th is now 3rd. We regret the late notice and the fact our Special Needs had to withdraw from competition.

From: Rey Contreras, La Joya ISD
Date: Tuesday June 03, 2008

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Arthur Raymond, Please check our Arthur Raymond, please check our secretary's posting of winners of the 2008 Road-eo. As you can see, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in Conventional and Transit, are La Joya drivers. Rey Sanches or SB-Monsevalles can give the names for the First place SB crew...Juan Garcia has already provided the RGC 3rd place names in Special needs. Reembersements..La Joya (2)Transit and Conventional firsts. San Benito (1) Special Needs first. Please check post-it for names if you need them. See you in Corpus Christi...LJ will be there representing our Region in full force...and who knows, on to CANADA NTATIONALS???

From: Arthur Raymond
Date: Monday June 02, 2008

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Rey, I am glad that you already have registered your people. The chapter pays for the entry fees for the 1st place winners so let me know if one of your guys or gals was a 1st place winner so that we can reimburse you. I also am waiting to hear who won so that we can make payment for the winners in Sp. Needs as well.

From: Rey Contreras, La Joya ISD
Date: Monday June 02, 2008

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Mr. Juan M. Garcia, I have just faxed a copy of the Road-eo winners so that you can post it as Mr. Cano requested. Please check your fax machine. # faxed to was 956/716-6991. SB and RGC names for Special needs...1st and 3rd ...unknown..check with Mr. Monsevalles and YOURSELF...We have already registered our entrys with the State Road-eo people. THANKS!

From: Juan M. Garcia, RGC
Date: Monday June 02, 2008

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Good morning to all. Mr. Cano newly elected officers were posted on the calendar web page on the same day they were elected, just under the post it page. All other information I have not received it yet, as soon as I get it I will post on the web. If anybody has something to post just e-mail it to me and I will post it on the web.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Saturday May 31, 2008

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Hellooooo everyone, hope that you all have a nice and safe summer. Hey, what ever happened to who won on the Road-eo. It was not posted ,WHY? Where are our new Officers, the President, President Elect or the Secretary. Conference is around the corner and we don't know who is participating from our Region at the State level. Come on you guys, stay on it and get with it. Sorry to be this way but we NEED to get our Chapter Active AGAIN.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Thursday May 29, 2008

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Thank you Mr. Benavidez, you have been there and know that things take time to get things done at the State level. That is IF they want to. If NOT nothing will get done. You have a nice day.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Thursday May 29, 2008

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Let me just remind you, that I have worked on legislative issues pertaining with our good friend State Rep. Kino Flores and he continues to go to bat for our cause. We will continue to press forward with our legislative contacts in trying to convince them that we desperately need help in the funding formula. Gracias and Buena Suerte

From: Rene Cardenas - Idea Public Schools
Date: Thursday May 29, 2008

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Its coming to the end of the year, I would like to wish everyone a safe summer. Thanks for all the hard work during this school year at our STAPT meetings, thanks to all vendors that made this meetings possible, hope to see you all at the TAPT conference. It will be a hot summer so stay cool.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Thursday May 29, 2008

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Mr. Contreras, remember that Rome was not built over night. All the issues that you mention were brought up. Those were the issues that were in the agenda to start with. But, just like baseball players, we are just now coming up to the plate to hit the ball. Once we hit it, then someone in Austin needs to catch it and do good with it. But, if we continue to stay very quite in South Texas the Lord won't hear what we need. We need to make noise. Just like everyone else up state is making noise. I feel like the LONE Cano, no one wants to get involved.

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Date: Thursday May 29, 2008

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From: Rey Contreras, La Joya ISD
Date: Thursday May 29, 2008

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Mr. Cano, did your group that met in PORTLAND with State Rep., Jesus Garcia come up with any good solution or suggestions for any of our problems? Let us know. THANKS!!

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Tuesday May 27, 2008

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Thank you Mr. Contreras for responding to my message. I will bring those issues up, those are some of the things that will be decussed anyway. Yes, the evacuations are hurting everyone in the state. We are trying to bring it down to once a year. We understand that the funding is not there yet. It's the same thing as the seat belts when ever we get there. So far there are no fundings from the state for the seat belts. Between fuel, evacuatins, seat belts and driver shortage, we might be in lots of problems in the future. Things are NOT going to get any better but worse. We are the one's that will be in the road-eo bucking. Have a nice day and hope to see soon.

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Date: Tuesday May 27, 2008

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From: Rey Contreras, La Joya
Date: Tuesday May 27, 2008

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Mr. Cano, at your meeting at Portland, make mention of the State's Emergency Evacuation law that is yet another example of Legislation without funding from the state. The tremendous cost in personnel, fuel, and time to comply placed all budgets in financial strains. There has to be a way that Legislators can help....even if its through the Department of Homeland Security. Maybe consider reducing the training to once a year? ... study this matter throughly with the group..surely, there is a way to reduce the burden placed on districts....Price of diesel/gas next go round might be $5 or $6..who knows? Please have Legislators help and not put our children in peril of losing out where funds are more critical. THANKS FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Wednesday May 21, 2008

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Good morning STAPT members, hope everyone is doing well and getting ready for the summer, I am. Just to let you all know that on May 28th I will be in Portland, Tx. with about ten TAPT Officers and members. We will be meeting with State Rep. Jesus Garcia on school bus transportation funding and HB 3190. Hope we can get some help some day. If anyone has anything that you might want me to bring about at the meeting, call me and let me know. You all have a nice day and good luck at the end of the year.

From: Juan M. Garcia,RGC
Date: Friday May 16, 2008

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From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Wednesday May 14, 2008

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Well said Mr. Cano. Congrats to all the elected officers and remember we are one call away if we can be of any assistance. STAPT will continue to thrive in spite of our hard challenges that we face in this business. Hasta luego y buena suerte.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Tuesday May 13, 2008

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Well, the school year is just about over. It was a great school year. We are starting with a great slate of OFFICERS. I know they will make South Texas shine this coming year. Need to stay in touch and see who will host the first meeting so we can plan the rest of the school year meetings, 2008-2009. Hope to see many of you at the State Conference in June. You all have nice day.

From: Juan M. Garcia, RGC
Date: Wednesday May 07, 2008

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Excellent meeting in Brownsville. Thanks to all involved in getting meeting organized. Special thanks to the sponsors (Robert and Richard)

From: Rene Cardenas Idea Public Schools
Date: Tuesday May 06, 2008

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Thanks Mr. Arthur Raymund for taking care of posting the meeting for tomorrow.

From: Arthur Raymond
Date: Tuesday May 06, 2008

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The STAPT meeting is "ON" in Brownsville at the Holiday Inn at 10:00 am. It "IS" the Election Meeting so be prepared to cast your vote! Sorry for the confusion, but one of the host districts was unable to continue with having it at the previously designated site.

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Date: Monday May 05, 2008

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So which is the final answer, YES OR NO for the meeting. That is wright, election time again.

From: Arthur Raymond, Laredo ISD
Date: Monday May 05, 2008

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The STAPT meeting is on for 05-07-08 at the Holiday Inn in Brownsville at 10 am., take the Ruben Torres exit from Hwy 83. There will be coffee and pan dulce in early followed by a mexican buffet for lunch. This is the election meeting so be ready to nominate and vote for next years' officers.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Monday May 05, 2008

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ATTENTION! The STAPT meeting scheduled for Wed. 05-07-08, has been postponed till futher notice. At our last monthly meeting, is when we organize and elect our officers.As soon as we have scheduled the date and site, it will be posted. Gracias

From: Rolando Monsevalles, San Benito CISD
Date: Thursday May 01, 2008

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Mr. Contreras, Thank you for all of your support and assistance in bringing the Road-eo to a successful end. We will be sending the re-tabulated and corrected results to Mr. Garcia for posting on the website as quickly as possible. Regards!!

From: Rey Contreras, La Joya
Date: Monday April 28, 2008

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Mr. Monsevalles, your most sincere effort in checking/re-tabulating and correcting Road-eo competition score sheet results and officially amending the initial results.....you hosted a "class act" type of a event! Kudos to all your staff and everybody that helped make this all possible. AGAIN, THANKS!!!

From: Rey Contreras, La Joya
Date: Monday April 28, 2008

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From: Rey Sanchez, McALLEN I.S.D.
Date: Friday April 25, 2008

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Good morning all STAPT members things are looking good for the bus roadeo in san benito, both courses have been set ,helpers are still needed,thanks have a safe trip to san benito to all districts,see tomorrow,lets road-e-o

From: rick gonzalez
Date: Wednesday April 23, 2008

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Morning Members, can someone please furnish a copy of the agenda of last week's joint meeting. Please email copy to rickgonzalez@laredoisd.org or janrodriguez@laredoisd.org. Thank you in advance.

From: Mr. Rey Sanchez, McAllen I,S.D.
Date: Tuesday April 22, 2008

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Good morning all stapt members.just to inform you that the road-e-o is 4 days away, and to let all sp. needs competitors that we are set for saturday,but i still need same more helpers to play the student roles.also sp. needs contestants dont forget to bring in your test.see you on saturday and lets roadeo.

From: Rolando Monsevalles, San Benito CISD
Date: Tuesday April 22, 2008

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Greetings to All and Hello from the Resaca City This information should be of interest to all attending Saturday's Regional Roadeo. All appears to be going well. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our offices. The following individuals are those, whom were registered by the March 20th deadline, and attended the Judges training event on Saturday, April 12th in Pharr. Estefana Grigsby Rio Grande CISD Roberto Gutierrez Rio Grande CISD Horacio Castillo IDEA Public Schools Luis Castillo IDEA Public Schools Estevan Bautista IDEA Public Schools Rene Cardenas IDEA Public Schools Benito Salinas La Joya ISD Reynaldo Contreras La Joya ISD Dalila M Ruiz La Joya ISD Sonia I Rodriquez La Joya ISD Maria Farias La Joya ISD Brenda Diaz Saenz La Joya ISD Patricia Mendoza La Joya ISD Rosa I Flores La Joya ISD Estrella Ochoa La Joya ISD Marayadira Martinez San Benito CISD Jose Homar Villarreal San Benito CISD Rolando Monsevalles San Benito CISD The following were in attendance at the Judges Training, but are not certified to serve as Judges as they were not registered by the required time. However, these individuals are certified to assist as Helpers-As Needed. Rey Sanchez McAllen ISD Mike Cano PSJA CISD Pete Gonzalez PSJA CISD Rene Flores La Joya ISD Juan L Salinas La Joya ISD Joselito Hernandez La Joya ISD Jose Ornelas La Joya ISD The following individuals are those, whom were registered by the March 20th deadline, and attended the Judges training event on Saturday, April 12th in Pharr. Estefana Grigsby Rio Grande CISD Roberto Gutierrez Rio Grande CISD Horacio Castillo IDEA Public Schools Luis Castillo IDEA Public Schools Estevan Bautista IDEA Public Schools Rene Cardenas IDEA Public Schools Benito Salinas La Joya ISD Reynaldo Contreras La Joya ISD Dalila M Ruiz La Joya ISD Sonia I Rodriquez La Joya ISD Maria Farias La Joya ISD Brenda Diaz Saenz La Joya ISD Patricia Mendoza La Joya ISD Rosa I Flores La Joya ISD Estrella Ochoa La Joya ISD Marayadira Martinez San Benito CISD Jose Homar Villarreal San Benito CISD Rolando Monsevalles San Benito CISD The following were in attendance at the Judges Training, but are not certified to serve as Judges as they were not registered by the required time. However, these individuals are certified to assist as Helpers-As Needed. Rey Sanchez McAllen ISD Mike Cano PSJA CISD Pete Gonzalez PSJA CISD Rene Flores La Joya ISD Juan L Salinas La Joya ISD Joselito Hernandez La Joya ISD Jose Ornelas La Joya ISD

From: Rolando Monsevalles, San Benito CISD
Date: Tuesday April 22, 2008

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Greetings to All and Hello from the Resaca City This information should be of interest to all attending Saturday's Regional Roadeo. All appears to be going well. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our offices. The following individuals are those, whom were registered by the March 20th deadline, and attended the Judges training event on Saturday, April 12th in Pharr. Estefana Grigsby Rio Grande CISD Roberto Gutierrez Rio Grande CISD Horacio Castillo IDEA Public Schools Luis Castillo IDEA Public Schools Estevan Bautista IDEA Public Schools Rene Cardenas IDEA Public Schools Benito Salinas La Joya ISD Reynaldo Contreras La Joya ISD Dalila M Ruiz La Joya ISD Sonia I Rodriquez La Joya ISD Maria Farias La Joya ISD Brenda Diaz Saenz La Joya ISD Patricia Mendoza La Joya ISD Rosa I Flores La Joya ISD Estrella Ochoa La Joya ISD Marayadira Martinez San Benito CISD Jose Homar Villarreal San Benito CISD Rolando Monsevalles San Benito CISD The following were in attendance at the Judges Training, but are not certified to serve as Judges as they were not registered by the required time. However, these individuals are certified to assist as Helpers-As Needed. Rey Sanchez McAllen ISD Mike Cano PSJA CISD Pete Gonzalez PSJA CISD Rene Flores La Joya ISD Juan L Salinas La Joya ISD Joselito Hernandez La Joya ISD Jose Ornelas La Joya ISD The following individuals are those, whom were registered by the March 20th deadline, and attended the Judges training event on Saturday, April 12th in Pharr. Estefana Grigsby Rio Grande CISD Roberto Gutierrez Rio Grande CISD Horacio Castillo IDEA Public Schools Luis Castillo IDEA Public Schools Estevan Bautista IDEA Public Schools Rene Cardenas IDEA Public Schools Benito Salinas La Joya ISD Reynaldo Contreras La Joya ISD Dalila M Ruiz La Joya ISD Sonia I Rodriquez La Joya ISD Maria Farias La Joya ISD Brenda Diaz Saenz La Joya ISD Patricia Mendoza La Joya ISD Rosa I Flores La Joya ISD Estrella Ochoa La Joya ISD Marayadira Martinez San Benito CISD Jose Homar Villarreal San Benito CISD Rolando Monsevalles San Benito CISD The following were in attendance at the Judges Training, but are not certified to serve as Judges as they were not registered by the required time. However, these individuals are certified to assist as Helpers-As Needed. Rey Sanchez McAllen ISD Mike Cano PSJA CISD Pete Gonzalez PSJA CISD Rene Flores La Joya ISD Juan L Salinas La Joya ISD Joselito Hernandez La Joya ISD Jose Ornelas La Joya ISD

From: Mr. Rey Sanchez, McAllen I,S.D.
Date: Tuesday April 22, 2008

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Good morning all stapt members.just to inform you that the road-e-o is 4 days away, and to let all sp. needs competitors that we are set for saturday,but i still need same more helpers to play the student roles.also sp. needs contestants dont forget to bring in your test.see you on saturday and lets roadeo.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Monday April 21, 2008

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Great meeting @King's Inn. Very informative and well planned. Kudos to all who were involved. Listen, I will be out of town Sat. for the Road-eo but our staff will be there. Suerte and Gracias. If you have any questions, call me @239-0642.

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From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Monday April 14, 2008

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Buenos diaz, Mr. Cano, feedback from our judges who attended the training and they were very pleased. We will be sending some helpers for the road-eo. Gracias and buena suerte

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Monday April 14, 2008

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Good morning my brothers in the Transportation world. We had the training meeting on Saturday, it was more of a meeting then training but we got things done. I hope we have helpers to help the Judges. It would be nice to have every district bring some helpers on the day of the Road-eo. I want to thank all of those who were able to attend on Sat. See you all on Friday at the meeting.

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Date: Monday April 14, 2008

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From: Rey Sanchez, McAllen I.S.D
Date: Friday April 11, 2008

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Good morning,stapt members Ive arrange with Brownsville I.S.D .and they will provide the roadeo equipment on the day of the event on the 26 of april. For sp. needs I have mail the test,student profiles for the driving and evacuation to the registered districts Rio Grande,La Joya,and San Benito.If you have any Questions to call me at 632-3211. see you tommow at the training LETS ROAD-E-O.

From: Rey Sanchez, McAllen I.S.D
Date: Friday April 11, 2008

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Good morning,stapt members Ive arrange with Brownsville I.S.D .and they will provide the roadeo equipment on the day of the event on the 26 of april. For sp. needs I have mail the test,student profiles for the driving and evacuation to the registered districts Rio Grande,La Joya,and San Benito.If you have any Questions to call me at 632-3211. see you tommow at the training LETS ROAD-E-O.

From: J.M. Garcia RGC
Date: Thursday April 10, 2008

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Mr. Cano, Thanks for the message. Rio Grande City CISD is ready for the training. We will be there early.

From: La Joya
Date: Thursday April 10, 2008

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Mr Cardenas,Moncevais,Cano,Benavidez-training session Sat.,12,2008 at PSJA 9:00 AM-1200 as originally scheduled???? This gives everybody time to get to the site?? Please correct us if this is not the case so we can plan otherwise/accordingly.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Thursday April 10, 2008

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O.K. we will go back to having the meeting for the judges on Saturday morning. Now things are moving, a little late but I guess it's better then none at all. YES, the meeting is on again. This is being posted at 1:40 p.m. hope some will read it. Thank You and see some of you on Saturday.

From: Juan M. Garcia RGC
Date: Thursday April 10, 2008

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I'm confused on the training. If we are having a judge's training we need to know ASAP to make the proper arrangements. Please give us a final decision by the end of the day.

From: Rene Cardenas-IDEA Public Schools
Date: Wednesday April 09, 2008

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The training for the Rod-eo Judges will be as schedule Mr. Monsevalles is working on the Agenda for Saturday, we will have the judges intruction sheet handouts ready for that day. Hope to see you there, the sooner everybody shows up the earlier we can leave. Thanks!!

From: Rene Cardenas
Date: Wednesday April 09, 2008

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From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Wednesday April 09, 2008

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O.K. STAPT members, I just spoke to Mr. Benavidez and we discussed the issue of Saturday's training. Being that nothing has been done or said about the training until yesterday. We both feel like we are not ready for a training meeting more less a Road-eo. We have decided that there will be NO meeting this Saturday and just let each district send their drivers to Corpus on their own. Have to understand that the committee that was formed to help with the Road-eo needs also the input of all members in which it did not happened. The committee can not be expected to run the whole show. We have over fifty members in all. But five or six can not do it alone. I am sorry but there will be NO TRAINING ON SATURDAY, 4-12-08. Maybe we can discuss this at the Kings Inn on the 18th with those who will attend. I am sorry Mr. Contreras. If you go down on the POST IT list you will only see the same five or six names doing the posting. All the way to August.

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Date: Wednesday April 09, 2008

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From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Wednesday April 09, 2008

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Good morning Mr. Contreras, thank you, I do not have any equipment for the course at all. Like I said, I have not heard from any one on this subject. Or have been asked if I have equipment. I have tried to get Mr. Hinojosa on the phone for two weeks and have not been able to. I am still in the dark for Saturday, unless someone talks to me fast. I don't want to be here at 7:00 a.m and fine out there will be no meeting. Again lack of communication, as always. Thank You

From: Rey Contreras, La Joya
Date: Tuesday April 08, 2008

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Mr. Cano, I suggest you contact Fidela Hinojosa and/or the Road-eo committee to verify that this was to be Region I and Fidela's training session at psjA. She can tell you what she'll need as far as equipment and set up of course stations....Moncevaiz-S.B. should also be taken into account. If you (host) and/or Fidela need anything, let us know. Thanks! ....Hinojosa, I understand has lists of personnel that registered with her to meet our deadline.

From: Rey Contreras, La Joya
Date: Tuesday April 08, 2008

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From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Tuesday April 08, 2008

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Mr. Contreras, yes it is still on. I spoke to Mr. Benavidez early this week on this subject. Now, who will be doing the training and for what judges? Who has the material ready ? How many people are we expecting in this training? I have not yet seen any names as far as who will be a judge and for what event. Unless I missed it some where and have not seen it. I will have coffee ready for all, bring your own tacos or if STAPT wants to buy them for all, we can get them here. Bring the check book. We should be done by noon. See you all on Saturday morning.

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Date: Tuesday April 08, 2008

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From: Rey Contreras, La Joya I.S.D.
Date: Tuesday April 08, 2008

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Region I (Fidela)training for Rodeo Judges at P.S.J.A. this coming Sat., April 12th, 2008. Mr. Cano, is this still on as we agreed? We are making preparations to be there with the people we registered with Region I. Please post detail for all Districts that are also attending for the sake of assisting San Benito have ample help at the Regional competition....Thank you for your cooperation.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Thursday April 03, 2008

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It is glad to see that we are preparing for the joint meeting at the King's Inn. Let us know if we can be of any assistance. As soon as an agenda is ready forward it so it may be posted. Gracias and buena suerte.

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Wednesday April 02, 2008

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Thank you Mr. Cardenas for your response, I am glad that you are on top of it. We just don't want to look bad with Coast Bend. I understand that there will be over one hundred members at the meeting. I guess you know that Mr. Don Davenport has made it clear that June is his last month with Transportation. You have a nice day and stay in touch. By the way, are you staying for the Saturday fishing trip. I plan on staying till Saturday night.

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Date: Wednesday April 02, 2008

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From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Wednesday April 02, 2008

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Thank you Mr. Cardenas for your response, I am glad that you are on top of it. We just don't want to look bad with Coast Bend. I understand that there will be over one hundred members at the meeting. I guess you know that Mr. Don Davenport has made it clear that June is his last month with Transportation. You have a nice day and stay in touch. By the way, are you staying for the Saturday fishing trip. I plan on staying till Saturday night.

From: Rene Cardenas - Idea Public Schools
Date: Tuesday April 01, 2008

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Mr. Cano in response to the post note I am working on getting the Agenda or flyer, I spoke to Patrick and he will be sending a copy, which I will then forward it over to Mr. Garcia so he can post it on the web site. Thanks

From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Thursday March 27, 2008

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Mr. Cardenas, the Joint Meeting is just around the corner and I have some TAPT member that need to print one out so they can get permission to come to the meeting. Also some members from the TAPT Executive Committee need one. Might be a good idea to call the President from Coast Bend and see what you two want to discuss or who and what will be on the agenda. Don't forget that our TAPT President will be there, Mr. Don Davenport. Need to get this info out soon. Thank you and have a great day.

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Date: Thursday March 13, 2008

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From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Thursday March 13, 2008

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Good morning STAPT members, well, today is our last day before we start our Spring Break. I shall return on March 25th. If any body else is going on Spring Break may you enjoy it and play it SAFE. You'll take care and will talk to you later on. If any body needs any thing, I am just a phone call away. 227-3704 Our office will be open Mon.-Thurs. of next week from 7:00 to 4:00 p.m. ENJOY IT.

From: Rene Cardenas - Idea Public Schools
Date: Thursday March 06, 2008

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Thanks to everyone that made it out to the meeting today @ Edinburg CI.S.D. Thanks Edinburg for hosting the meeting and to the sponsor who sponsored the meal. See you all @ the joint meeting in Kingsville.

From: Juan M. Garcia, RGC
Date: Wednesday March 05, 2008

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Thanks Edinburg ISD and sponsors for an excellent STAPT meeting and lunch.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Tuesday March 04, 2008

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The road-eo committee will be meeting at 9:00am tomorrow in Edinburg.

From: Rene Cardenas-IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Date: Monday March 03, 2008

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STAPT Meeting will be held @ the Transportation Annex Building on the corner of 21st. and Shunior in Edinburg Tx. @ 10:00 a.m. on 03-05-08, hope to see you there.

From: La Joya Transportation Department
Date: Thursday February 28, 2008

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Announcing we will conduct our local drivers' ROAD-EO on Saturday, March 1, 2008 in three divisions (Convention, Transit, Spe. Needs)....7:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. You are welcome to come and observe and expose your personnel to a ROAD-EO. Our winners will be trained for Regionals in San Benito later on in the school year. Hope You can come by.

From: La Joya Transportation Department
Date: Thursday February 28, 2008

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Announcing we will conduct our local drivers' ROAD-EO on Saturday, March 1, 2008 in three divisions (Convention, Transit, Spe. Needs)....7:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. You are welcome to come and observe and expose your personnel to a ROAD-EO. Our winners will be trained for Regionals in San Benito later on in the school year. Hope You can come by.

From: Juan M. Garcia
Date: Monday February 25, 2008

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Members please check the directory and e-mail or call me with any changes or corrections. Phone # 956-716-6844

From: Arthur Raymond
Date: Monday February 25, 2008

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Check the Directory and make the appropriate changes to the contact information. I know there are many errors listed in the current directory. Thanks, AJR

From: Arthur Raymond
Date: Monday February 25, 2008

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Check the Directory and make the appropriate changes to the contact information. I know there are many errors listed in the current directory. Thanks, AJR

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From: Juan Garcia RGC
Date: Thursday February 07, 2008

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Just wanted to thank Mission ISD and the sponsors (J&B Industries and IRS Management)for a great meeting and lunch. GRACIAS!

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Tuesday February 05, 2008

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Buenos Diaz, just a reminder that the Road-eo Committee will be meet tomorrow at the Tejano Restaurant at 9:00am. Committee members, hope to see you there. Gracias

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From: Mike Cano, PSJA
Date: Wednesday January 30, 2008

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O.K. members, we have been invited to the Coastal Bend's Meeting in February. Let's see how many of us can make it. This is a good time for us to really show who we are. Let's start posting some name and maybe we can ride together. Count me in.

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From: Patrick Hernandez - Tuloso-Midway ISD
Date: Wednesday January 30, 2008

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Good afternoon, Our sponsor, John Johnson, for the next Coastal Bend TAPT meeting has asked that I invite all of the South Texas Chapter to this meeting. Mr. Johnson is with Ad Comp Systems. He will be giving a presentation on school bus camera systems. He suggests that you bring someone from your IT department if they are available. The meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. If you have questions about his presentation you can reach him at 469-233-7052. Our next CBTAPT meeting will be Wednesday, 2/13/08, at: Rigatoni's Italian Restaurant 10501 Leopard St # A Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Tel: 361- 241-4549 From I-37 exit McKenzie and it is located at the corner of McKenzie and Leopard. You are all welcome to attend any of our meetings. Here is the remaining CBTAPT meeting schedule for this year. March 12, 2008 - Wednesday Sponsor: Leah Richter with Innovative Protection Services Location: Kiko's Mexican Food Restaurant 5514 Everhart Rd Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Tel: 361- 991-1211 Time: 10:00 a.m. April 18, 2008 - Friday Sponsor: Robert Rosas with Andy's Auto Air & Richard Tuttle with Longhorn Bus Sales Location: Kings Inn Loyola Beach Hwy 628 Rivera, Texas 78379 Tel: 512-297-5265 Time: 9:30 a.m. May 14, 2008 - Wednesday Sponsor: Wayne Cope with Thomas Gulf Coast Location: WaterStreet Seafood Company 309 N. Water St. Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Tel: 361-882-8684 Time: 10:00 a.m Sincerely, Patrick Hernandez CBTAPT President 07-08 361-903-6440

From: Arthur Raymond Laredo ISD
Date: Tuesday January 29, 2008

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I just now had an opportunity to visit the website and want to send a big thanks to Mr. Juan Garcia for updating the calendar. He also sent in a membership fee so his is O.K. for being the Secretary.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Thursday January 17, 2008

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Companero(a)s, Mr. Juan Garcia, sec., is now able input into our website. If you have any messages, reports, photos, etc., please forward them to him for posting. Gracias

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Thursday January 17, 2008

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Companero(a)s, great meeting in RGC.Please feel free to post your comments or questions. We will attempt to answer ASAP. Looking forward to great committee work for our Road-eo and to have Mr. J. Garcia, newly elected STPT secretary, work our website. Have a good day. Gracias

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Tuesday January 15, 2008

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This is a test. Just checking if our posting capability is functioning. See you in our meeting tomorrow. Gracias

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From: Rey Contreras, La Joya Coordinator
Date: Monday January 14, 2008

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As per our conversation of this morning, please fax us a copy of the prepared agenda you have for the meeting at RGC on the 16th of this month. Fax this to us at 956/580-6057 ASAP. Thanks!

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Monday January 14, 2008

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Companero(a)s, the STAPT meeting will be held in Fort Ringgold in old Alternative Center Cafeteria. We have met there before. If you have any questions, call us at 716-6990. Gracias

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Date: Monday January 14, 2008

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From: Rene Cardenas-IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Date: Monday January 14, 2008

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Just to let you all know I will not be able to attend the meeting in Rio Grande due to a Board Meeting that I have schedule for that day, I which I can get away but I can't. I have already called Mr. Perez at La Joya and he is aware of the situation. I spoke with Mr. Benavides and made him aware. Hope to see you all at the following meeting. Thanks

From: Bill Rosenauer
Date: Wednesday January 09, 2008

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I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and are rested up and ready for the new year. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in Rio Grande City on the 16th. Calendar reminder, the joint meeting at King's Inn will be Friday April 18, 2008. Bill

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Tuesday January 08, 2008

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STAPT Road-eo committee will be meeting in Rio Grande City 01-16-08 at 9:00am. Please join us. Mr. Monsevais,Chair, Mr.Contreras, Mr.Cano, Mr. Martin Rodriguez and Mr. Benavidez. Call if you have any questions

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Monday January 07, 2008

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This is a reminder of our next STAPT meeting for 01-16-08 in Rio Grande City. We will post all details soon. Gracias and do not hesitate to call me if needed. Gracias

From: Rene Cardenas - Idea Public Schools
Date: Thursday January 03, 2008

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Welcome back, hope you had a wonderful and safe holidays with your families, see you soon.

From: Robert Salazar South Texas ISD
Date: Thursday December 20, 2007

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To all STAPT Menbers May these Holidays be the Merriest of them all.

From: Rene Garza-IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Date: Thursday December 20, 2007

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Everybody you all have a Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year, we are out for the holidays as of today 2:00p.m. may god bless everyone and your families. Try to behave during the holidays and we'll see you in Rio Grande on January 16, 2008.

From: La Joya ISD Transportation
Date: Wednesday December 19, 2007

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We are off for the Holidays after today and return on January 7th. We wish all of you the merriest of what the Holidays are all about. May God send you and yours good health, happiness, and family unity to be with you throughout these days. Stay in touch!

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Tuesday December 11, 2007

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Unfortunately, Iam on my way to M.D.Anderson so I will not be in P.S.J.A. on Wed. but I will be calling Ms.Hinojosa when I return to get the necessary information.Gracias

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Tuesday December 11, 2007

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Unfortunately, Iam on my way to M.D.Anderson so I will not be in P.S.J.A. on Wed. but I will be calling Ms.Hinojosa when I return to get the necessary information.Gracias

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Monday December 10, 2007

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Howdy, Directors and Supervisors, hope you all can make the Wednesday Workshop at 10:00 a.m. here at P.S.J.A. All this is something new from DPS so please try to make it and get all the info that is required. Things are not easy any more with DPS. You all have a nice day and hope to see you soon.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Wednesday December 05, 2007

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Just in case you see it in television, one of our buses was rear-ended by an 18 wheeler, but it looks like we do not have any major injuries incurred by our student passengers. Lookin forward to seeing you guys Friday in Laredo. Gracias

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Tuesday December 04, 2007

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Mr. Don Devenport, thank you for advising us of your wife's surgery. Our prayers will be with you and your wife during her surgery. Thank care and will be talking to you later.

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Tuesday December 04, 2007

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Mr. Don Devenport, thank you for advising us of your wife's surgery. Our prayers will be with you and your wife during her surgery. Thank care and will be talking to you later.

From: Don Davenport, President TAPT
Date: Sunday December 02, 2007

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Unfortunately, I will not be able to make the Christmas meeting in Laredo due to my wife having surgery. I would like to extend to each and everyone of you very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

From: Don Davenport, President TAPT
Date: Sunday December 02, 2007

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Unfortunately, I will not be able to make the Christmas meeting in Laredo due to my wife having surgery. I would like to extend to each and everyone of you very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

From: J.O. Garza
Date: Thursday November 29, 2007

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We are hiring a mechanic. I want to know if other districts hire certified mechanics. I would also like to know your pay scales. Also how are the rest of the districts taking care of the High School Evacuation Training. We had no problem with Elem. and Junior High.

From: Rene Garza-IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Date: Wednesday November 28, 2007

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Good afternoon everybody, our next monthly meeting is on December 7, 2007 at Hal's 6510 Arena Road Laredo, Tx.(next to Laredo Entertainment Center). Time:10:00a.m. hope to see everybody there.

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Tuesday November 27, 2007

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Correction, I will have room for two more.

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Tuesday November 27, 2007

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Is anyone going to San Antonio tomorrow, Wednesday for the presentation that International is putting up on the new Hybrid bus and new engines. I plan on going and taking two of our mechanics with me. One day trip, will return Wed. night. Let me know, I have room for one more.

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Tuesday November 27, 2007

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Is anyone going to San Antonio tomorrow, Wednesday for the presentation that International is putting up on the new Hybrid bus and new engines. I plan on going and taking two of our mechanics with me. One day trip, will return Wed. night. Let me know, I have room for one more.

From: Adolfo Rios Jr.-E-E ISD
Date: Wednesday November 21, 2007

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Thank you Mr. Benavidez. May you have an enjoyable and safe Thanksgiving as well!!

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Tuesday November 20, 2007

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From the hillcountry of the valley, Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. See in you in Laredo for our next chapter meeting. Gracias and Buena Suerte

From: Ben Lopez Los Fresnos CISD
Date: Friday November 16, 2007

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I would like to see if i could obtain the phone number for all local dispatch offices in case of a night time bus emergency.

From: Rene Cardenas-IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Date: Monday November 05, 2007

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Correction for the April joint meeting it was, I checked with Mr. Garza and it was set for April 18th. Thank you Mr. Cano for letting me know, see you Wed.

From: Rey Contreras, La Joya Coordinator
Date: Monday November 05, 2007

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ESC 1, Fidela Hinojosa is to be congratulated for a very successful emergency bus evacuation training session on Sat., Nov. 3rd at the La Joya Transportation Complex 8:00-noon. Forty-four were in attendance...20-L.J., Mercedes-2, Roma-4, Ninos 1, Raymondville-2,Donna-3, Zapata-3, Santa Rosa-1, Laredo United 5, Harlingen-2, unknown district-1. Data was very instructional and shared freely in participant interactions. All of us and our children are to benefit from this gathering. Good luck in your implementation of this of this mandate (Law)..let us know if we can be of any assistance. Thanks for your cooperation. L.J.

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Friday November 02, 2007

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Mr. Cardenas, I just saw the calender for our meetings for the rest of the year. I noticed that the April meeting was set on a Wednesday. It used to be on a Friday becasue of the extras that went on after the meeting. I am just asking, because I was not at the first meeting when all this took place. It's all the same with me. See you next week.

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Thursday November 01, 2007

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Mr. Cardenas, Mike Williams with TAPT Historian, will fly in on Nov. 7 to take pictures of our STAPT meeting. Let's do a good job so he can take good info to TAPT about us.

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Thursday November 01, 2007

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Thank you Mr. Contreras for the information about Saturday. I will try and make it, remember it's the first day of deer season. Good luck!! Yes, Mr. Cardenas you are right, a program is needed and someone to pay for the program. Wayne Cope was doing this before. STAPT might have to pay for it now. Yes, look into it.

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Thursday November 01, 2007

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Thank you Mr. Contreras for the information about Saturday. I will try and make it, remember it's the first day of deer season. Good luck!! Yes, Mr. Cardenas you are right, a program is need and someone to pay for the program. Wayne Cope was doing this before. STAPT might have to pay for it now. Yes, look into it.

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Date: Thursday November 01, 2007

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From: Rey Contreras, La Joya Coordinator
Date: Wednesday October 31, 2007

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Region One ESC, Fidela E. Hinojosa has scheduled a School Bus Evacuation Training Session at La Joya's Transportation Complex for Saturday, November 3, 2007 8:30 AM to noon. "This session is to provide you with training materials that can be taken back to your District and presented by either your own transportation staff or campus adminstration." She invites anyone you want to bring for the training provided you register beforehand so she can haave an accurate count to prefare for.....register -Fidela Hinojosa, 956/984-6283. Fax 956/984-6279. I plan to invite our campus administration representatives to come too plus other members that are interested. Let us know if you need any further assistance...(956/580-6050)

From: Rene Cardenas-IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Date: Tuesday October 30, 2007

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The next STAPT meeting is November 7th, 2007 @ San Benito, 10:00 A.M. I have e-mailed Nora the calender for the year so she can post it on the web site. Mr. cano the last I heard from Mr. Castillo was that he had talked to Nora and she told him we needed some kind of program to be able to have access to the web site I will follow up with him to see whats the status hope to have something by the next time we meet. Thanks.

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Tuesday October 30, 2007

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Mr. Benavidez, thank you for the info on the Emergency Evacuation you are doing. With help from you and La Joya things should go well. That is great, we need to work as a TEAM. Also, if I can be of some help to any one out there, just call. Thank you ALL.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Tuesday October 30, 2007

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Companero(a)s, we have started wtih our "Emergency Evacuation Drill." If we can be of any assistance, do not hesitate to call. Gracias

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Monday October 29, 2007

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Mr. Rene Cardenas, I am getting calls from member and Directors as to when and where is the Nov. meeting going to take place. Some of them need plenty of time to run it through their Central Office in order for them to attend. Could you please post it so everyone gets this information. Have a nice day and thank you.

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Monday October 29, 2007

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Mr. Cardenas, have you found someone to run our web site due to Nora Tijerina not being able to do so any more? I think we need to keep it going. It's one of the best ways to keep in touch with each other and share information. Have a nice day and see you on Nov. 7th.

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Monday October 15, 2007

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Here is more info on the videos for the evacuations. Now they are not cheap but they are good and I don't have to wait, I have them already. #91-64 DVD - BUS EVACUATION FOR SPECIAL ED BUS DRIVERS. #91-80-DVD - HOW TO SAFELY EVACUATE A SCHOOL BUS #91-84-DVD - BUS EVACUATION DRILLS FOR STUDENTS. This videos run $150.00 each. Good Luck Contact person: Bill P. Morris, Sales Resp. 877-889-1934

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Monday October 15, 2007

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The following is the list of members for the Road-eo Committee: Mr. Cano, Mr. Martin Rodriguez, Mr. Monsevais, Mr. Contreras, and myself. We will be meeting immediately following our next STAPT meeting. If you have any questions, please call me at 239-0642. Gracias. By the way, thanks Mr. Cano for sharing your strategies for our "emergency evacuation" training for our students/staff. Gracias

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Thursday October 11, 2007

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For those of you who viewed my videos on Saturday for the evacuations that are to take place. Here is the info for you as to where I bought them. Video Communications 1-800-288-5343 It's easier to call then to write to them. Try it you'll like it.

From: Rey Contreras, L.J. Coordinator
Date: Tuesday October 09, 2007

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Mr.Benavidez,RGC, please include Mr.Benito Salinas and myself on the ROAD-EO COMMITTEE. Thanks!

From: Rey Contreras, L.J. Coordinator
Date: Tuesday October 09, 2007

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Mr.Benavidez,RGC, please include Mr.Benito Salinas and myself on the ROAD-EO COMMITTEE. Thanks!

From: Arturo Trevino's Family
Date: Friday October 05, 2007

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Thank you very much for your messages. We were very proud of my dad, and we appreciate all your prayers. It is through friends like the ones he had, we will get through this trying time. May God Bless all of you and take care of yourselves. Again, thank you.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Thursday October 04, 2007

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Companero(a)s, great meeting in Zapata. If you are interesting in joining our road-eo committee (to select site,date) please post. We will get together ASAP or call. Gracias

From: Rey Contreras, L.J. Coordinator
Date: Wednesday October 03, 2007

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Monday night, October 1, 2007 our Director, Gerardo Perez' father passed after losing his battle to cancer in Houston's M.D. Anderson hospial. We too are in morning joining 'Jerry' and his family in this time of great sorrow. Final arrangements are pending.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Monday October 01, 2007

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Thanks for all the condolences on behalf of Mr.A.Treviino. He was buried today at 10:00am. Iam sure he is appreciative from heaven. He will be missed. On behalf of our department and staff, gracias.

From: Rey Contreras, L.J. Coordinator
Date: Monday October 01, 2007

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Mr. Benavidez, our sympathities for the Arturo Trevino family and the entire community. Mr. Trevino will be missed dearly. He made all of us feel like brothers and sisters in that he was always opening his heart to us. May he rest in peace. May God be with all those he left behind.

From: Rene Cardenas-Idea Public Schools
Date: Friday September 28, 2007

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My condolence goes out to the Trevino family and those close to Mr. Trevino, Mr. Benavidez thanks for the info, keep us inform, take care of yourself, will keep the Trevino Family in prayer. Thanks!!

From: Mike Cano-PSJA
Date: Friday September 28, 2007

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Sorry to hear this Mr. Benavidez, and thank you for calling me. Yes, his presence will be missed. A good person and a good friend is always missed. As you well know Mr. Benavidez, you, him and I go back to 1987 the first time I met both of you. Pleasd keep us informed. Have an nice day and take care. I guess that when I play golf, I will remember him. He use to always make fun of my old golf clubs.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Thursday September 27, 2007

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Companero(a)s, we are in mourning here in Rio Grande City, Mr.Arturo Trevino passed away this afternoon,09-27-07. His presence here in our department and in STAPT will be missed. As soon as we know, funeral arrangements, I will post them. May he rest in peace.

From: Ben Lopez @ Los Fresnos CISD
Date: Thursday September 27, 2007

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Ms. Nora Tijerina, forgot two other members Berta O. Rodriguez Support Services And Delma Buentello Secratary. Thank You!

From: Ben Lopez @ Los Fresnos CISD
Date: Thursday September 27, 2007

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Ms.Nora Tijerina, I spoke to Mr.cano he said to let you know about some new members from my district including myself. Saul Bazaldu Bus Fleet Supervisor Bernardo (Ben) Lopez Asst. Bus Fleet Supervisor Ernesto Garcia Route Supervisor Roberto Garcia Dispatch Supervisor Ray Tapia Asst. Dispatch Supervisor Bartolo Perez Mechanic Alberto Guerrero Parts & Inventory Clerk I will take the membership due to the next meeting Mr. Cano said to go ahead and put us down as members. Thank You!

From: NORA.TIJERINA@MCALLENISD.NET
Date: Wednesday September 26, 2007

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Mr. Benavidez, the feeling is mutual! Not only am I glad to be able to continue assisting the association by maintaining the website, but I also I love it! Thank you for your support and always...for your kind words. Respectfully, Nora.

From: Mr.M.Benavidez RGC
Date: Wednesday September 26, 2007

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Ms. Tijerina, it is good to read from you. Thanks for your continuing assistance. Buena Suerte

From:  NORA.TIJERINA@MCALLENISD.NET
Date: Tuesday September 25, 2007

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