Agenda At-A-Glance

As of 3/6/23 Subject to change

Friday June 2

Special Training

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

National School Bus Inspection Training Program - Day 1

June 2 & 3  |  8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Indiana Convention Center & TBD
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.)

Special Training

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

AMF Bruns Wheelchair Securement Bootcamp

June 2 | 12:00 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Description: At this Training Boot Camp, student transporters will learn to train with AMF Bruns’ recently launched automatic and self-tensioning Silver Series retractors. With this course, school transportation professionals will be provided the tools to support and teach their teams proper safety techniques, which included hands-on training. The key objective to this course include: Overview of equipment, Securing the wheelchair, Securing the occupant with a different variety of occupant securements, Understanding your vehicle floor anchorages, WC 18 and WC 19 and understanding the regulation; identifying a WC 19 wheelchair, Raising awareness about risks of not properly securing passengers, Deboarding passengers, and Passenger sensitivity/etiquette. Certification will be provided upon completion of this course.

This seminar is available to Main Conference Attendees but requires separate registration at no extra charge. Class size is limited to 50 participants.

(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration required.)

Director summit

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Transportation Director Summit - Day 1

Transportation Director Summit, Day 1
(at Omni Severin – Severin Lobby)
*Separate registration & application required.

Saturday June 3

Director Summit

7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Transportation Director Summit - Day 2

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

Training

7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

National School Bus Inspection Training Program - Day 2

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.)

Training 

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

NHTSA Child Passenger Safety on School Buses National Training

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.)

Training

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Advanced Wheelchair Securement Training: Troubleshooting Difficult Mobility Devices

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.)

Sunday June 4

Welcome

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Opening Welcome

Presenters: Tony Corpin & Ryan Gray

Keynote

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

“You Have 7 Seconds. Make Them Count!"

Coffee provided by Enel   

 

Keynote with Sylvie di Giusto

People we meet make quick decisions about us. Should they hire us? Trust us? Buy something from us? It takes a blink of an eye, and like it or not, you are going to be judged. Wouldn’t you want to limit the risk of wrong assumptions about you?

In business, first impressions are essential to building relationships with peers, bosses, stakeholders, or customers. They will set the tone for the entire experience, and the relationship with your brand will depend on them. The good thing is that this impression is something you can control. As soon as you recognize what your first impression actually says about you in the workplace, in business, or in life, it becomes easier to manage it in your favor while remaining true to yourself.

During this interactive, fun, and informative presentation, you will uncover what your first impression says about you and how it influences the decision-making process of others. You will experience up close and personal how people’s unconscious biases affect their judgments and either lead to wrong assumptions about you, or can create opportunities for you.

Green Bus Summit

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Green Bus Summit: Discussion with Lion Electric Session

Presented by Lion Electric

Green Bus Summit

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Green Bus Summit: Discussion with BYD Session

Presented by BYD Motors

Green Bus Summit

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Green Bus Summit: Discussion with IC Bus

Presented by IC Bus

Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Green Bus Summit: Discussion with PERC Lunch & Learn

Lunch Provided by Propane Education and Resource Council.

Green Bus Summit

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Green Bus Summit: Discussion with Cow Fart Bus Session

Presented by Cow Fart Bus

Green Bus Summit

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Green Bus Summit: Discussion with Cummins Session

Presented by Cummins

Green Bus Summit

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Green Bus Summit: Discussion with First Student Session

Presented by First Student

FirstStudent

Green Bus Summit

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Green Bus Summit: Discussion with Highland Session

Presented by Highland

Green Bus Summit

4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Green Bus Summit: Discussion with Micro Bird Session

Presented by Micro Bird

Green Bus Summit

4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Green Bus Summit: Discussion with Zonar Session

Presented by Zonar

Welcome Party

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Welcome Party: Howl at the Moon

Howl at the Moon
20 E Georgia St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Sponsored by Safety Vision

Monday June 5

Keynote

9:00 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Keynote: Foundations in De-escalation

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. 

Trade Show

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Trade Show

STN EXPO Indy Trade Show 

(ICC Hall JK)

Lunch

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Lunch
Session

2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Electric School Bus User Panel
Session

4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Breakout Session

Session

Green Bus Summit

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Green Bus Summit

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:

                      FirstStudent                                         

Tuesday June 6

Special Training

8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cummins Experience World Headquarters Tour

*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)

General Session

8 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Closing General Session
Session

9:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.

Breakout Session
Session

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Breakout Session
Lunch

12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch

Breakout Topics

Subject to change. As of 2/1/23.

  • Creative Routing 
  • School Bus Driver Security Training
  • Using Technology to Enhance Driver Training
  • Proactive Response to Disasters
  • Zero- and Low-Emissions Bus Experiences
  • Using Data-Driven Decisions During a Staff Shortage
  • Impact of EPA 2027 Engine Emissions Regulations
  • The School Bus as a Rolling Classroom
  • Making Smart Student Transportation Business Decisions 
  • Avoiding Mishaps in Special Needs Transportation
  • Playing the Politics Game
  • Making the Media Your Friend
  • Ensuring Staff Health & Wellbeing

And more!