Monday, July 14
As of 4/8/25. Subject to change.
Award
8 a.m – 8:30 a.m.
Grandolfo Award of Excellence Presentation
Description: This dignified award, in its 18th year, recognizes a school transportation professional who exhibits exemplary service on behalf of the nation’s school children, especially those with disabilities. Named after the late Chicago Public Schools transportation director and NAPT board member.
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Keynote
8:30 a.m – 9:45 a.m.
Keynote: Significance...In simple moments
Keynote Speaker: Jon Petz
Transform team moments from boring to BOOM!
Organizations today want teams who are engaged, passionate, and purposeful in their work. They’re hungry for the how-to’s that can help everyone from the person answering the phone to the one in the corner office, understand their significance and treat every opportunity and relationship for the main event that it is rather than the dress rehearsal it is not. Yet, we often don’t realize that successful relationships are not a ‘thing’ we conquer; they are a series of significant moments – that matter. However, we must understand that significance is not something we can personally create, as significance is never achieved, it is gifted to you. Learn the foundational model of achieving significance in this inspiring, impactful and entertaining four part workshop.
What you will learn:
- How to identify, deliver, and appreciate the simple moments that are the foundational building blocks to achieving significance.
- Personal branding and impact.
- Focus versus perspective.
- Don’t dismiss simple solutions.
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Green Bus Summit
10:00 a.m – 10:50 a.m.
Green Bus Summit: Innovative Parts Management Strategies
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Bus Technology Summit
10:00 a.m – 10:50 a.m.
Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
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Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
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Breakout Session
11:05 a.m – 12:05 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
- USF/E-Rate Update
- NCST Takeaways & Impacts
Sponsored Session
12 p.m – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch & Learn: "Top Transportation Teams"
Description: The Top Transportation Teams Award Program shines a spotlight on the best transportation departments and bus contractors in North America based on anonymous surveys taken by team members. For more info go to https://toptransportationteams.com/
Lunch is provided on a first come, first serve basis.
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Green Bus Summit
1:30 p.m – 2:20 p.m.
Green Bus Summit
Bus Technology Summit
1:30 p.m – 2:20 p.m.
Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
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Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
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Breakout Session
2:35 p.m – 3:35 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
- Day-long Electrical Circuity Training by Clean Cities
- Creating Electric School Bus Standards
Trade Show
4:45 p.m – 5 p.m.
Trade Show Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Trade Show
5 p.m – 9 p.m.
Trade Show + Magical Networking Event
Description: Enjoy an evening of awe, wonder, fun and valuable networking connections. This special event blends business with enchantment, providing the perfect atmosphere to unwind, network, and foster meaningful relationships with colleagues, partners, and new contacts.
This dynamic event is your gateway to discovering cutting-edge products, services, and solutions that will take your transportation operations to the next level. Connect with top vendors, explore new technologies, and get hands-on with the latest in transportation solutions.
Additional Session Topics
- School Bus Accident Investigation: Be Prepared for a Lawsuit
- So, You Want to Become a Transportation Supervisor?
- OEM Panel on Pathway forward for Diesel, Gasoline, Electric and Propane Buses
- Transportation leadership Amid Policy Changes at U.S. Department of Education
- Budgeting for the Transportation Professional
- Day-long Electrical Circuity Training by Clean Cities
- Creating Electric School Bus Standards
- USF/E-Rate Update
- NCST Takeaways & Impacts
- Routing 101
- Operation STEER
- School Bus Smoke & Evacuation
- Head Start & Preschool Passenger Securement
- Impact of FMVSS 301
And more!