Monday, July 15

As of 4/11/24. Subject to change.

Award
8 a.m – 8:30 a.m.
Grandolfo Award of Excellence Presentation

Description: This dignified award, in its 17th 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.

Sponsored by Q’Straint

Keynote

8:30 a.m – 10:15 a.m.

"How To Stay Inspired When You’re So Darn Tired!"
Breakout Session

10:30 a.m – 11:45 a.m.

Breakout Sessions
Sponsored Session

12 p.m – 1:30 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/

Presented by Transfinder

Transfinder
Breakout Session

1:45 p.m – 2:45 p.m.

Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session

3 p.m – 4 p.m.

Breakout Sessions
Trade Show

4:45 p.m – 5 p.m.

Trade Show Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Safety Vision
Trade Show

5 p.m – 9 p.m.

Trade Show "Casino Royale" Extravaganza Reception

Description: Join us for a Casino Royale Night that will infuse sophistication, glamour, and intrigue. Dress to impress! An unforgettable experience that captures the essence of the legendary 007 himself.

Additional Session Topics

As of 2/2/24. Subject to change.

  • How to Develop a Winning RFP
  • Making an Impact with Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Programs
  • Calculating the Cost of Operating Your Fleet
  • 21st Century Communication for Transportation Operations
  • Should School Bus Drivers Have Their Own Specific CDL?
  • Safely Securing Early Childhood/Head Start Students
  • Routing 101
  • The ASE Electric School Bus Safety Credential Program
  • Change Leadership in Transportation
  • Incident Command: What Does It Mean for Student Transporters?
  • Fit for Duty
  • Fostering Effective Relationships with Law Enforcement
  • The Road Paved by A.I.
  • Making Performance Evaluations No Joke
  • HVAC High Maintenance
  • The Fuel Pipeline: What’s Here Today & What’s Coming?