Friday, July 10
As of 11/20/25. Subject to change.
Special Training
8 a.m – 2 p.m.
National School Bus Inspection Training Program
Location: Naples 1 – 4
Instructors: Derek Bryant, ASE; Alan Fidler, MSD of Lawrence Township; Jannet Malig, Long Beach (California) Clean Cities; Lawson Mollica, Long Beach (California) Clean Cities; Harley Pinson, Paulding County School District & Brian Reu
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 program 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. Friday’s agenda includes eight hours of classroom instruction, including preparation for a written exam, with a second day of hands-on identification planned for defects on real school buses, hosted by Washoe County School District and with transportation provided.
(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration is required.)
Special Training
8 a.m – 5 p.m.
NHTSA Child Passenger Safety on School Buses National Training
Location: Tuscany 5 & 6
Instructors: Kathy Anneken. Denise Donaldson, Kala Henkensiefken, Miriam Manary & Charlie Vits
Description: The 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 3.5 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.
Registration Fee: $249 (Early Bird at $199 ends 6/6)
(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration is required.)
TD Summit
3 p.m – 6 p.m.
Transportation Director Summit (Apply for Approval)
Welcome, Hot Industry Topic Discussion, Networking & Refreshments
Location: Tuscany E & F
Speaker: Tony Corpin, School Transportation News, Publisher
Both days attendance required. Transportation, breakfast and lunch provided on Saturday, July 11.
Applications will be reviewed once submitted and our team will reach out to confirm approvals. Pre-event survey is required to be completed prior to the event in order to gain entry.
Special Training
8 a.m – 2 p.m.