3:15 – 5:00 PM
School Bus Termal Events, Investigation & Prevention Presenter: Norm Dube Learn the typical cause of school bus fires and how to prevent them from occurring from an investigator with decades worth of real-life data.
SUNDAY, JULY 9 Conference Schedule As of 5/18/17. Subject to change.
SATURDAY, JULY 8 8:00 AM – 5:00 P.M.
NHTSA Child Passenger Safety Restraints on School BusesTraining
1:00 – 3:00 PM ASE Certifications & Practice Skills Test Presenter: Walt Commans Taking an ASE certification test doesn’t have to be a high-stress challenge. Obtain the resources during this session to help you create a path that’s tailored to your specific needs. Follow this path, and you’ll boost both your knowledge and your confidence — two of your most important tools as a test-taker.
1:00 – 5:00 PM
PTSI Dispatcher Training Presenter: Betty Hughes Learn how school bus dispatchers can com- municate professionally and effectively using the two-way radio, telephone, in writing, and in person as well as how they can utilize spe- cific techniques to improve customer service and build positive relationships with cus- tomers. Tis course contributes to and even directly influences positive employee morale, demonstrates how to document citizen and parent complaints, and teaches effective time management skills to help reduce both personal and professional stress levels.
ASPEN Training for Student Transporters Presenters: Dr. Ben Belnap & Dr. Ben Springer ASPEN trains busy practitioners from bus drivers and attendants to school admin- istrators on how to prevent and respond to aggressive student behavior. Learn the roots of aggression, what responses do not work and prevention that does, behavior management basics and physical supports. ASPEN trainings include best practices in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) as well as aspects of Positive Psychology, which emphasizes individual strengths and resil- iency. Tese practices were never intended for a select few practitioners. Tese practices were intended (and even recommended) to influence every moving part in education. As such, quality training should be provided to all these moving parts in education
Understanding Medicaid Reimbursements Presenter: Teresa Anderson Join this discussion on the options available to student transportation departments on obtaining reimbursement funds for a host of Medicaid-eligible services, and how technol- ogy can assist.
8:00 – 8:30 AM Opening General Session STN EXPO Orientation Whether you are new to the conference or a repeat attendee, the Peppermill is new to us all. Get your bearings on the hotel and con- vention layout, learn how to use the official STN EXPO App and note highlights of the educational and networking opportunities available over the coming week.
8:45 – 10:00 AM
Keynote Address Te Power of One, Te Power of Many Dr. Stephen R. Sroka
10:00-11:15 AM MAINTENANCE & TECHNOLOGY
OEM & Dealer Training Programs for Technicians Presenter: Marshall Casey Join in for this panel discussion and find ways to utilize training available from the OEM bus manufacturers to ensure that your technicians are up to date on the latest diagnostic and repair techniques.
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Using Sales Taxes to Fund Transportation at No Cost to Districts Presenter: Greg Marvel Learn how a California school district fully funds regular education transportation with local sales tax revenue diverted for this pur- pose by Contra Costa County, and how most school districts no matter where they are located can initiate similar programs.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Real-World Experiences with Lap/ Shoulder Belts on School Buses Moderator: Amanda Essex Panelists: Tom Cohn, Pam McDonald, Charlie Ott & Cindy Steigerwald
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