First Student Transportation honored

First Student Transportation was honored at the August Cape Girardeau Public Schools board meeting for "their dedication to safe and reliable transportation," said Neil Glass, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services. Tara Bowers, dispatcher for First Student, is pictured above receiving a plaque from Board President Tony Smee, left, and Glass, right.

First Student transports approximately 1,775 students daily on 24 bus routes throughout the Cape Girardeau Public School District. The buses travel about 720 miles daily. The company works under contract for the District and employs approximately 30 drivers and workers. Ms. Bowers has been with First Student for more than five years.