WELCOME
to the brand new MAPT website! We hope you enjoy the updates we have made in order to make the website more useful and user friendly!
We will continue to publish additional information in the coming weeks ahead. Please continue to check back for more updates!
Our Mission
The Maine Association for Pupil Transportation is a statewide organization, which represents an essential component of effective educational programs. MAPT Promotes safe and efficient travel for school age children to schools and school related events. Supports and encourages professional growth, acts as a conduit to all involved in pupil transportation and advocates for uniform safety standards and procedures.
About Us
Who We Are
The Maine Association for Pupil Transportation is a nonprofit organization of school transportation personnel. Formed in 1971 by a small, dedicated group of transportation supervisors in order to provide training to the school bus driver throughout the state, MAPT has grown to an association consisting of supervisors, directors, administrators, mechanics, trainers, drivers, industry related companies and representatives Department of Education, Maine State Police.
What We Do
Training
Provide five (5) regional safety conferences throughout the state (3 in April and 2 in June); Annual safety conference and trade show held each July, Workshops for drivers, mechanics, and directors, School Bus Driver Handbook.
Programs
MAPT Maine School Bus Safety Contest, School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, School Bus Driver of the Year Award, National Skills Competitions (bus driver, Mechanics and special needs), Professional Development Series, National Conference Sponsorships, Student Safety Training Committee Programs (Including Buster the Bus) and Mutual Aide Programs.
2025 - 2026 Board Meetings
10:30am to 11:30am - Virtual (unless otherwise noted)
If you have not received a meeting invite and wish to attend, please reach out to Mitzii Smith
2026
TBD
Board Members
President
Mitzii Smith
mitzii.smith@gorhamschools.org
207-222-4925
Mitzii is the Transportation Director for Gorham School Department.
President Elect
Chris Pasciuto
207-985-2622
Chris is the Transportation Manager for RSU 21 (Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel)
Treasurer
Richard Joseph
207-778-4307
Richard is the Director of Transportation and Custodial Services for RSU 9 (Chesterville, Farmington, Industry, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Starks, Temple, Vienna, Weld & Wilton).
Secretary
Laurie Christie
laurie.christie@schoolunion122.net
207-498-8436
Laurie is the Executive Secretary & Transportation Director for School Union 122 (New Sweden, Westmanland, Woodland)
Ex-Officio
Christopher Storer
christopher_storer@yarmouthschools.org
207-856-2338 x2
Chris is the Transportation Director for Yarmouth School Department.
Director At Large
Sarah Marean
207-929-9153
Sarah is the Transportation Director for MSAD 6 (Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Standish & Frye Island)
Director At Large
Shelly Bennett
207-924-6000 x5
Shelly is the Transportation Director for MSAD 46 (Dexter, Exeter, Garland, Ripley)
Chapter Representatives
TBD
- vacant -
Southern Driver Representative
Sherri Zulick
207-222-4927
Sherri is a School Bus Driver & Office Assistant for Gorham School Department
Northern Driver Representative
Amy Mayo
207-943-2122
Amy is a School Bus Driver and 2nd Grade Teacher for MSAD 41 (Milo, Brownville, Lagrange). She has been a part of MAPT since 2017 and is currently the Driving Skills Competition Coordinator.
Vendor Representative
Tim Clark
timothy.clark@devivobus.com
959-261-0774
Tim is a School Bus Sales Representative with DeVivo Bus Sale covering Maine & New Hampshire.