Kendall CSD bus driver Cindy Tinkous received the Rochester Area Transportation Supervisors Association (RATSA) 2025 Professional Pupil Transportation Employee of the Year recognition.
The Rochester Area Transportation Supervisors Association (RATSA) annually awards exceptional employees from area school districts to receive the Professional Pupil Transportation Employee of the Year award. Nominees are chosen based on merits such as having good attendance, being accident-free, having a friendly disposition, and readily accepting and exceeding responsibilities. They are also expected to relate well with fellow workers, parents, and children.
Tinkous was recognized at a ceremony that took place on May 8 alongside transportation honorees from a number of area school districts.
“Cindy has been employed at Kendall for over 20 years and is an invaluable asset to the pupil transportation department as a long-time driver,” said Director of Transportation Karen Jones. “She has been a mentor to all drivers and loves all of her students on the bus. Cindy is the Matriarch of the Kendall Bus Garage family and will be retiring in July. She will be greatly missed by all.”
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