Davis County students praise bus driver Brad Minson after Mountain High trip to Moab

Brad Minson, a field trip technician in the Davis County School District Transportation Office, and several Mountain High School students spoke during the meeting’s public comment period to describe an October field trip to Moab and Canyonlands and to thank Minson for his role as the trip’s bus driver.

Minson said his primary work in the district is “working with the children,” and students credited him with creating a safe, welcoming environment on the bus. “Brad was super kind. He greeted everybody when they got on the bus, and he was super funny,” an unnamed Mountain High School student said. Another student said Minson showed art he created for students during the trip and later donated pictures to Mountain High.

The students described scenes at arch formations during sunset and said Minson kept the atmosphere “chill” while sharing jokes and his artwork. Minson told the meeting he enjoys driving, greeting students and teaching them lessons about succeeding regardless of ability. He also said he has a background in engineering and took art classes at Weber State before becoming a bus driver and field trip technician.

Students singled out Minson’s generosity and safety. One student said, “I just wanna say thank you, Brad, for keeping us safe on the way.” Another student called the trip “meaningful” because Minson was there to drive and interact with the group. Students credited Minson’s donations of artwork as one of the most memorable parts of the trip.

No formal actions, votes or policy changes were recorded during this public comment; the remarks were offered as personal commendations and recollections of the field trip experience.

The comments reflect community appreciation for a district transportation employee and highlight the role of bus drivers and field trip staff in student experiences outside the classroom.