SPECIAL NEEDS & PRESCHOOLERS
Strategies to Facilitate Transportation Decisions At IEP & IFTP Meetings Moderator: Launi Harden Panelists: Ben Belnap, Pete Meslin & Sue Shutrump Tis panel will review successful strategies beginning with those prompting an invita- tion into the process as well as hints on how to prepare for attending these important meetings. Best practices highlighting the vital contributions that only transporters can bring to the table will be a focus as well as how to implement them through team communication and collaboration.
2:30-3:30 PM MAINTENANCE & TECHNOLOGY
Green Shop Certification Presenter: David Anderson How can you design and build a modern shop which meets green shop regulations? Learn how a Colorado school district did it, the ups and downs encountered along the way and steps the director of transportation and fleet would change if he had it to do over again.
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Understanding Diversity and Conflict Presenter: Denny Coughlin We all have conflict in our lives, at work, home, social lives, and family. Tis session is to help you understand the diversity within our society and be able to analyze how this contributes to every conflict. After realizing these factors, you will have a much better understanding what you need to do to resolve conflicts and get along better, and not just at work.
SPECIAL NEEDS & PRESCHOOLERS
Transitions: Moving from Head Start to the Public School Setting Presenter: Jay Turber What does Head Start transportation have to do with the educational transition process? Everything. Tis workshop will explore what the connection is and how we Head Start be an active participant in preparing preschool- ers for not only kindergarten but can also transition this student population to the local school system’s transportation options.
4:00 – 5:00 PM GENERAL SESSION & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
“Te Greatest Show on Wheels is the Greatest Show on Wheels” Jesus M. Villahermosa, Jr.
TUESDAY, JULY 11
8:00 – 9:30 AM GENERAL SESSION
What ‘Autonomous’ Means to the School Bus Industry Moderator: Dr. Tomas Barth, NTSB Panelists: Frederick Andersky, Prof. Kostas Alexis & Mark Swackhamer School buses will likely never be “driverless,” not with 60 or more students on board. But technology exists today and is in development tomorrow for automating school bus opera- tions. Tune into this expert panel consisting of representatives from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, the National Transportation Safety Board, the University of Nevada-Reno and Humble ISD in Texas and moderated by a National Transportatoin Safety Board repre- sentative as they discuss emerging technology that is shaping the school bus of tomorrow.
3:30 – 5:00 PM GENERAL SESSION
Driver & Employee Retention: Finding the Carrot & the Stick Moderator: Denny Coughlin Panelists: Sonia Mastros, Margo Medeiros, Michael Shields & Mark Swackhamer Tis workshop will tap the resources of industry leaders who understand the values of hiring and retaining the employees needed for the future success of their organizations. How do you advance individuals through your or- ganization in their careers? How do you keep them interested so they have a desire to learn and accept responsibility? How do you iden- tify these individuals at the hiring interview? Discuss these and other challenges while gaining insights into your own operations.
7:00 PM CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Hiring the Right Attitude to Gain Altitude Howard Putnam
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
8:00 – 10:00 AM CLOSING GENERAL SESSION
Coffee’s On Us, Tips Are Appreciated Share ideas from this year’s STN EXPO and prepare ideas for implementation at home while enjoying free coffee in collector’s mugs.
+ July 7–12, 2017 Peppermill Resort | Reno, NV
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