# School Districts Deploy Bus Technology

At the TSD Conference, transportation leaders from Garland, Rockwall, and Loudoun County school systems discussed using route-management, onboard navigation, parent-notification, and student-identification technology to handle special-needs transportation and changing routes. The discussion described operational practices rather than a specific solicitation or contract award. For districts and suppliers, it points to demand for tools that integrate with district workflows and student information systems, with implementation supported by driver training and clear information-sharing practices.

- District procurement teams can use these use cases to assess how prospective systems support route changes, special-needs transportation, and communication with families.
- Suppliers should be prepared to explain integration with district workflows and student information, as well as phased deployment and driver training.
- The discussion indicates that implementation support and information-sharing practices are relevant factors in evaluating transportation technology, alongside the software’s features.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- Garland Independent School District (Garland ISD)
- Rockwall Independent School District (Rockwall ISD)
- Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS)

### Vendors
- Transfinder (TSD Conference session sponsor and transportation technology provider)

### Key Quotes
> Not only did I add the technology in for them, I worked with them and I didn’t leave them behind. I kept working with them until they got it.
> — Jennifer Gardella, Director of Transportation, Rockwall Independent School District

> Roll it out at a pace that makes sense to be really successful.
> — Zachery Moren, Sales Engineering Lead, Transfinder

### Sources
- [Transportation Leader Advice on School Bus Technology at TSD Conference - School Transportation News](https://stnonline.com/news/transportation-leader-advice-on-school-bus-technology-at-tsd-conference) - School Transportation News