ORGANIZED: (A) TO PROMULGATE AND ESTABLISH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICS IN TRANSPORTATION METHODS AND PRACTICES FOR SCHOOLS.(B) TO INCREASE AND DIFFUSE KNOWLEDGE AND ASPECTS OF THE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FIELD AND TO MAKE THESE FREELY AVAILABLE TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE INTERESTED PUBLIC.(C) TO ENGAGE IN A PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF PERSONS CARRYING ON ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PUPILS, SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL SYSTEMS.(D) TO COOPERATE WITH EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND WITH GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING FEDERAL OR STATE, IN DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION.(E) TO PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS.