Boone County Schools honors fleet secretary Marsha Kelly for student transport service

Boone County Schools recognized Marsha Kelly for her longtime work in the district’s transportation department, praising her role in managing fleet logistics and supporting students.

Colleagues described Kelly as a central figure in operations, saying she began as a bus driver and later worked as a dispatcher and special‑needs bus aide before becoming fleet secretary. Speakers credited her with updating insurance, titles, tags and renewals for roughly 300 district vehicles and organizing drivers and itineraries for school field trips, including trips for students with special needs. They said she also responds when buses break down or drivers are absent, arranging coverage and keeping schedules running.

In remarks quoted in the transcript, Kelly said she enjoys driving and interacting with students, greeting them each morning and encouraging them to make good choices. Coworkers highlighted her communication skills and dedication, calling her “solutions‑oriented” and praising her ability to coordinate logistics so teachers can focus on instruction.

Speakers presented Kelly with the “Break the Mold” award and offered congratulations for more than a decade of service. The event was framed as a staff recognition moment rather than a policy or operational decision by the school board.