CINCINNATI — First Student, the nation’s leader in student transportation, recently named John Kiraly location manager for the company’s new contract in Saginaw, Michigan. Kiraly manages all aspects of daily transportation operations for the location serving Saginaw Public Schools, including maintenance, safety and training. He brings extensive management and transportation experience to his new role.
“John is a valuable addition to the First Student team,” said Doug Meek, First Student area general manager. “His knowledge of Saginaw Public Schools and experience in ensuring the safe transportation for the students in the district is a tremendous asset for the community.”
Kiraly joins the First Student team with more than 30 years of experience in pupil transportation. He managed student transportation for Saginaw Public Schools, and also supervised the custodial and ground personnel. Kiraly holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in management from Central Michigan University.
The 2012-2013 school year marks the start of First Student’s five-year contract with Saginaw Public Schools. The company will add 20 new buses over the contract term, and provide $10,000 in annual scholarships to graduating seniors as part of “Saginaw Promise,” the school district’s strategic plan to prepare students for college.
About First Student, Inc.
First Student, Inc. — a division of Cincinnati, Ohio-based FirstGroup America — is the leader in safe, reliable, sustainable transportation and the largest provider of student transportation services in North America. The company safely transports approximately 6 million students every day in the U.S. and Canada, using a fleet of 54,000 buses. The safety and security of its passengers is the company’s core value.
