Upcoming Engagements
Topic: Making Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Simple in Transportation
October 20-21, 2023 | ASBO International Conference & Expo – Arlington, VA
Supporting and representing NSTA and Tyler Technologies
October 27-31, 2023 | NAPT Conference & Trade Show – Columbus, OH
Topic: Technology Comparison Strategies for Technophobes: How to Ask the Right Questions
PDS: 804 Products Services & Equipment Options
November 4-7, 2023 | NASDPTS Annual Conference – Pentagon City, VA
Manufacturers and Suppliers Steering Committee Meeting
November 15-20, 2023 | TSD Conference – Frisco, TX
Trade show booth #728
"Kim is smart, she’s savvy, she’s talented, she’s thoughtful, and she’s passionate about her work. It is always a pleasure working with her."
Mike Martin
Former Executive Director
National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT)
"She has always been so impressive because of the breadth of her expertise and her constant concern for the impact that anything we recommended would have on the safety of students and the working environment for front-line staff. Her real-world experience coupled with a broad perspective on school transportation industry activities ensured that the outcomes of our work were valuable to and useful for the people who have to deliver services to kids every day."
Tim Ammon
VP & GM, Passenger Services
Zonar
"Kim is always looking for ways to innovate and serve her customers better. I know NASDPTS will continue to value her contributions and her volunteerism in the cause we all share of keeping students safe and serving student transportation professionals."
Charlie Hood
Formerly of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS)
"Kim Rentner is a passionate advocate for the pupil transportation system, especially school children riding the yellow bus. She takes that passion and provides cutting edge solutions that enhance the safety and security of students riding the bus, as well as increasing the efficiency of the system through technological advances."
Curt Macysyn*
National School Transportation Association (NSTA)
*a personal endorsement
From Your Peers
Recent Engagements
School Bus Fleet Magazine
Check out this SBF article, "How to Create a Safe Social Space in School Transportation," written about Kim's SBFX session on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives.
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NSTA: The Bus Stop Podcast
Kim recaps the "Driver Shortage? How Technology Can Help!" session from the 2022 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention.
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Magnet Schools of America
A presentation on Tyler's response to the global pandemic and a look at some of our latest technology.
NSTA: The Bus Stop Podcast
Kim speaks with NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn about the new Tyler Bus Attendance application and how it can help with student ridership in a post-COVID-19 World.
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Kim (Rentner) Martin
Industry Engagement Consultant
Kim's Mission
Kim is working to help give a voice to the K-12 transportation industry. As a former Transportation Director, she aims to be a dutiful conduit to represent transportation professionals for what are often thankless positions. Kim uses her speaking engagements as opportunities to highlight and celebrate all parts of the industry from management to technicians, bus drivers, parents, school admins, board members, and of course the students.
About Kim
Kim has an accomplished 23-year background in K-12 transportation. Prior to joining Tyler her 18 years of experience in the industry has allowed her to serve in various roles such as Northern Regional Director for IAPT (Illinois), Safety Officer, Third Party Tester, and Director of Transportation. During her career, she has written training manuals that are used at several school districts, transportation operations. Her special needs training material was adopted for the state-mandated Illinois driver training manual. Kim represents Tyler Technologies by serving on several national committees including the supplier council steering committee for NASDPTS and the NSTA manufacturers suppliers and technology committee. She is an official NAPT instructor and was appointed to the NAPT Board of Directors in 2021 as the Affiliate Member Director. Kim is passionate about student safety and grateful to be a part of a team that does such important work.
(Or just send her a question!)
