A transportation analyst from the National Conference of State Legislatures interviews student transporters from Helena Public Schools in Montana, Fremont Unified School District in California and Mukilteo School District near Seattle to gauge how and why they adopted three-point seat belts, and how the occupant restraints have affect- ed their operations, student safety and bus driver satisfaction.
SPECIAL NEEDS & PRESCHOOLERS
Special Education vs. Transportation: Who Has the Final Word? Moderator: Linda Bluth Panelists: Glenna Gallo, Launi Harden & Ben Springer Tis session provides an opportunity to hear from both sides of the road, special educa- tors and transportation personnel discussing and resolving transportation challenges by responding to a series of scenarios presented. Te benefit of teamwork and communication will be emphasized.
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM MAINTENANCE & TECHNOLOGY
Finding the Funds: Identify and Secure Incentives for School Bus Deployments Presenter: Gladstein, Neandross & Associates Receive important updates on Volkswagen’s Environmental Mitigation Trust and explore the latest opportunities with DERA and other federal, state, and local grant programs available to school bus operators.
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Advances in School Bus Route Optimization Moderator: Winship Wheatley, Esq. Panelists: Tim Ammon, Dr. Ali Haghani, Dr. Ali Shafani, & TBD Join a discussion with private industry and academic experts on the evolution of tech- nology streamline school bus routing and scheduling in terms of on-time arrival, route and lot assignment , deadhead minimization and vendor pricing opportunities for the the most efficient use of fleets amid changing bell times.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Different Worlds, How State Inspections and Maintenance Relate Presenters: Denny Coughlin & Joe Scesny Tis session is presented with the experience of a state inspector and a fleet manager. We will discuss how the two worlds affect each
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Organizational Design: Analyzing Direction for Proper Staffing Presenter: Tim Purvis Tis program will discuss the importance of recruiting and hiring the “right” people for “your” transportation program. Today’s pupil transportation support organizations must reflect the business you’re in, they must be adaptable and reflect the expertise of your organizational needs.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Mitigating Risk in New School Bus Driver Applicants Moderator: Michael Shields Panelists: Jeff Cassell, Ryan Hahn & Cindy Steigerwald Te most important work you can accom- plish is to hire right. Get the right people on the bus and in the right seats to begin
other to make school buses more safe. We will discuss from the perspective of each player how their duties are affected. Real life situations will be discussed. Tis will be entertaining and educational so you can understand how to make your inspections less stressful and achieve better ratings for your fleet.
SPECIAL NEEDS & PRESCHOOLERS
New to Wheelchair Transportation? Know the Basics Presenter: Sue Shutrump Tis session intertwines the basics of wheelchair transportation and what WC18, WC19 and WC20 mean along with proper wheelchair evacuation principles and initial resources and contacts for more informa- tion. Attendees are provided the proverbial 30,000-foot view of what their staff need to learn when transporting wheelchair-bound students.
12:45 – 1:45 P.M. LUNCH (on your own)
1:45 – 2:45 PM MAINTENANCE & TECHNOLOGY
Standardizing School Bus Specifications Moderator: Teresa Anderson Panelists: David Anderson, Marshall Casey & Keshav Ragunathan Join in for this panel discussion to discover how standardizing your specifications for purchasing school buses and equipment can save you money.
with. Come finds ways to improve your process and change your climate during this thought-provoking discussion with student transportation and safety experts.
SPECIAL NEEDS & PRESCHOOLERS
Te Filter for Behavior Change on the Bus Presenter: Patrick Mulick Get ready to engage with behavior! Patrick pops the hood and looks at the filter all professionals should have when looking at behavioral challenges on the school bus. Tis engaging presentation bridges the gap between behavioral science and what can be realistically and effectively implemented by transportation staff. With best practice strat- egies, the first and last step in every student’s day can be a positive one.
3:00-4:00 PM MAINTENANCE & TECHNOLOGY
Examining Shop Operations and Procedures to Identify Innovation Moderator: Denny Coughlin Panelists: Aaron Dempsey & Eric Smith Tis session will look at innovative changes in the school bus and the shop and what is required and available to monitor and service a fleet today. We will look at trends in the indus- try and discuss what the future looks like. We will also look at fleets that may be at risk due to lack of educational and technical abilities.
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Transporting LGBTQ Students: Training for Drivers Presenter: Betty Hughes Explore the potentially problematic behav- iors that bus drivers might not even know they are engaging in when interacting with LGBTQ students. Learn signs to look for in terms of potential bullying or target- ing instances and how to best respond to situations. Program developed by the Pupil Transportation Safety Institute and the New York Association for Pupil Transportation.
SAFETY & SECURITY
How to Respond to A Fatal Wreck... And What to Expect On Scene Presenter: Chris Ellison Tis presentation will help prepare transpor- tation personnel responding to the unthink- able...A fatal wreck that involves a school bus or other district vehicle. Two fatal wrecks will be discussed, one involving a school bus driver and the other involving another driver who was fatally injured. Te session will discuss
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