(TopGolf Fishers)
*Separate registration required & application required. 

Location: Brownsburg Community School Corporation
Description:  Developed by school bus maintenance and inspection expert Marshall Casey, STN EXPO offers the National School Bus Inspection Training Program to fully train technicians on how to conduct regular vehicle inspections, above and beyond state or federal Department of Transportation guidance. The eight-hour program held on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3, is derived from best practices used in overseeing the maintenance of school buses in South Carolina, the only completely owned and operated state fleet in the nation. Attendees will learn how to discover more defects prior to failure, which allows for expedited repairs, increased vehicle uptime, and a more efficient maintenance program. The program includes eight hours of classroom instruction, including a written exam, and a second day of hands-on identification of defects on real school buses.

(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration is required.)

Instructors: Denise Donaldson, Susan Shutrump, and Charlie Vits

June 3 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Indiana Convention Center
Description: The newly updated 2023 Child Passenger Safety on School Buses National Training provides an overview of the use of child safety restraint systems on school buses, with a focus on pre-school aged children and children with disabilities. Instructional videos are incorporated throughout the training. Participants are provided time for hands-on practice with guidance from skilled staff members. Nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will earn 5.5 continuing education units (CEUs) for course completion.

This seminar is available to as an add-on to Main Conference registration, or can be taken by itself. 

(5.5 CEUs Available) Maximum of 40 participants | Separate registration and fees required.

(Maximum of 40 participants. Separate registration and fees) required.)

June 3  |  10-12 p.m.

Presented by Q'straint

Location: Indiana Convention Center
Description: IDEA was passed in 1975 making schools national leaders in providing equal services for the disabled community. However, today, over 40 years after its passage, school transportation providers are still consistently struggling to safely transport some students with disabilities and to secure the most difficult mobility devices. While wheelchair securement equipment has improved dramatically during this timeframe, even today there are hundreds of wheelchairs on the market which are not designed to be transported.

In this presentation we’ll explore the factors that have contributed to this dynamic, provide extensive troubleshooting practices for difficult mobility devices and occupant securement situations, and offer recommendations- based on our more than 35 years of industry experience- that can help school districts and transportation providers greatly reduce the risk these devices pose to the safety of their students and the liability of the district.

Note: This an advanced course designed for experienced transportation directors, supervisors, and trainers who can help implement the troubleshooting techniques and best practice recommendations within their district. It is strongly recommended that attendees have extensive previous wheelchair securement experience.

(Maximum of 35 participants. Separate registration is required.)

Presented by Lion Electric

Presented by BYD Motors

Presented by IC Bus

Presented by Cow Fart Bus

Presented by Cummins

Presented by First Student

Presented by Highland

Presented by Micro Bird

Presented by Zonar

Keynote by Patrick Mulick

Given the increased behavioral challenges seen in students since the start of the pandemic, we are more acutely aware of the need for proper supports across all educational settings.  When it comes to student escalations, it is no longer enough to train staff to just respond – there must also be systems in place for prevention.  Behavior specialist Patrick Mulick will dive into where we too often go wrong with prevention of escalated behaviors and de-escalation responses, and share effective strategies on how we can get it right. 

STN EXPO Indy Trade Show 

(ICC Hall JK)

Session

Location: Victory Field

Experience Includes:
Educational Classes, Green Bus Ride and Drive, Infrastructure Charging Zone, Lounge with Games, Dinner, Drinks, and Outdoor Technology Displays

Sponsored By:

*Limited Capacity*

All schedule and details are subject to change.

Exclusive at STN EXPO Indy - Attendees will visit the Cummins Headquarters in Columbus, Indiana, for the Cummins Experience World Headquarters Tour and Product Training. The half-day event will also include the Columbus Engine Plant and Battery Tour. Transportation and lunch provided by Cummins Inc.

*This program requires separate registration. (Maximum of 75 participants)