preparation, action, response, and decompres- sion techniques as well as key findings as to how these two fatal crashes occurred in the first place. Note: Graphic vehicle photos and data descriptions will be included.
SPECIAL NEEDS & PRESCHOOLERS
What to Do When…Selecting Te Right Road to Solve Everyday Issues Presenter: Linda Bluth Dr. Bluth will share with the audience a series of potential transportation procedural violations, impacting transportation provi- sions for students with disabilities. She will share workable solutions for resolving every- day issues with an emphasis on de-escalating potential noncompliance.
4:15 – 5:30 PM GENERAL SESSION
Establishing Transportation’s Viewpoint in Discussions on Education Reform Moderator: Ryan Gray Panelists: Barbara Duffield, Amanda Essex, Glenna Gallo & Charlie Hood Much discussion and controversy recently has centered around the politically charged topic of education and the direction under the current administration. Tis roundtable discussion seeks to steer clear of politics and instead focus on how student transportation can and should ensure its perspective is heard and understood by national and local policy makers in terms of charters schools, vouch- ers, school choice, disability law and more.
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Undefeated: An Inspirational Experience in Teamwork Presenter: Patrick Mulick Public education must reach every student every day and every learner in every way. It is time to get your cheer in gear and remember your team’s vital role in making this happen. Come get pumped for your work as Patrick Mulick leads you through an exhilarating experience in growth as he looks at some of the key laws in teamwork. You will laugh, you will learn, and without fail you will leave yelling “WOOO!”
SAFETY & SECURITY
Active Killer Survival on the Bus Presenter: Jesus Villahermosa, Jr. Special registration required! Tis two-hour session will focus on body language recog- nition by school bus drivers and fostering positive student relationships to mitigate violence before it occurs on the bus.
SPECIAL NEEDS & PRESCHOOLERS
Understanding Head Starts Mission and the Correlation with Transportation Presenter: Jay Turber In this workshop, attendees will explore the mission of Head Start transportation in relation to the new federal regulations and what they mean to local operations.
10:45 AM-12:00 PM MAINTENANCE & TECHNOLOGY
MONDAY, JULY 10
8:00 – 9:15 AM GENERAL SESSION & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
High Performance Culture Don Harkey 9:30-10:30 AM
MAINTENANCE & TECHNOLOGY
Accident Investigation from an Inspectors Viewpoint Presenter: Joe Scesny School Bus accidents are often associated with contributing factors. Some of these are maintenance and/or driver related. Back by popular demand, this updated session will review some past accidents and discuss why some of them occur more frequently than others. Attendees will also discuss how today’s technology can assists in accident analysis.
Are Fire Suppression Systems Right for Your Fleet? Moderator: Denny Coughlin Panelists: Matthew Clapp, Norm Dube & Jeff Krueger Fire suppression systems are not new, yet they are not widely used in most bus fleets. Get educated on the systems available and how they may or may not be beneficial to your operation. You may identify some buses in your fleet that absolutely should have fire suppression systems installed. Tis session is designed to help you make better decisions for your fleet of buses.
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Case Studies in School Bus Wi-Fi Moderator: Michael Flood Panelists: Kevin Easley & Dan Mannix Hear the perspectives of a director of trans- portation and an assistant superintendent on how Wi-Fi access on school buses has assist- ed in student learning. Te discussion is led
by a member of the Consortium of School Networking and several of the organization’s committees, including mobile learning, lead- ership and emerging technologies.
SPECIAL NEEDS & PRESCHOOLERS
Grappling with Systematic Complaints About School Bus Drivers & Attendants Moderator: Linda Bluth Panelists: Launi Harden, Margo Medeiros & Alexandra Robinson An esteemed group of transportation and education colleagues will discuss best prac- tices for grappling and resolving systemic complaints about school bus drivers and attendants. An emphasis will be placed on resolving systemic complaints timely and utilizing video technology to improve driver inappropriate responses to challenging stu- dent behavior on the school bus.
1:00-2:15 PM MAINTENANCE & TECHNOLOGY
Meeting Emissions Standards for 2018 & Beyond Moderator: Marshall Casey Panelists (invited): Blue Bird, Cummins, IC Bus, Tomas Built Buses Receive updates on technology and fuels designed to meet the Phase 2 GHG emissions regulations.
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
How Predictive Analytics Can Help the School Bus Industry Moderator: G.P. Singh Panelists: James Kauhi, Tim Purvis & Keshav Ragunathan As a school bus operator, are you worried about next accident to happen, and what can you do avoid it before it happens? Do you want to avoid buses breaking down on the road that can result in delays, towing and worries for kids and their parents? Ten you must attend this session to learn how predictive analytics based on data available via GPS, cameras and other sensors can help you achieve these goals.
Defensible Use of Force on the Bus Presenter: Jesus Villahermosa, Jr. Special registration required! Tis two-hour session will clarify for anyone attending that what rights they have on the bus as a driver in the event of their students being put in imminent threat of harm.
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