Agenda
Tuesday, March 25
As of 3/11/25. Subject to Change.
General Session
8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Leadership Challenge Accepted
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
Speakers: Molly McGee-Hewitt, Nicole Portee Alex Robinson, & Sue Shutrump
Description: You’ve had several days of networking and learning and now it’s time to accept your leadership challenge! This closing panel will include Tales from the Trenches, Educating Your Superiors and Special Education Collaborators, Mentoring Future Leaders Through Effective Delegation, all with a focus on your own personal Leadership Growth. Participants will leave with a personalized plan for their operations back home.
Special Tour
Tour 1: Bus Departs: 9:15 a.m. l 9 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Tour 2: Bus Departs: 11:45 a.m. l 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thomas Built Buses Factory Tour
Pickup is outside Transportation Pick Up at Conference Center Entrance (Next to Registration South Rotunda). Please bring your conference badge to be scanned prior to boarding.
Description: Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Plant in High Point, N.C. Transportation and lunch will be provided. Additional details to come.
Tour 1: 9 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Bus Departs Embassy: 9:15 a.m.
9:15 – 10:30 am – travel to Thomas Bus
10:45 – 12:00 pm – Tour Begins
12:15 – 12:45 pm – Boxed Lunch
1:00 – 2:15 pm – Travel to Embassy
Tour 2: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bus Departs Embassy: 11:45 a.m.11:45 – 1:00 – travel to Thomas Bus
1:10 – 1:40 pm boxed lunch
1:50- 2:30 pm – tour starts
2:30 – 3:45 – Travel to Embassy Suites
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!

conference
11:30 a.m. / 4 p.m.
Conference Concludes
Additional Session Topics
Subject to change.
- Green Bus Market and Trends Overview
- Security & Emergency Preparedness for Student Transportation
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Cost-Efficient & Effective Employee Recruitment Strategies
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Free Emergency & Security Training for Student Transportation Professionals
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Creating Electric School Bus Standards
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Hurricane Recovery Lessons Learned
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Shop Management Strategies
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Thomas Electrical Training
- Upgrading GPS for Student Transportation
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Roush Propane Training
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Bus Captain Program
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Comparing Cost/Service of Vans & School Buses
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Fire Safety
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Danger Zone Safety
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Winning Elements of a PBIS Program on the School Bus
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Overview of Special Needs Transportation
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NHTSA illegal Passing
- School Bus V2X