Sunday, July 14
As of 4/17/24. Subject to change.
Welcome
8 a.m – 8:15 a.m.
Opening Welcome & Orientation
Speaker: Tony Corpin & Ryan Gray
Green Bus Summit
8:15 a.m – 9:15 a.m.
Fireside Chat: Trends In Green Technology & Funding
Ryan Gray talks with Industry Experts
Green Bus Summit
9:30 a.m – 9:50 a.m.
Green Talk with Justina Morosin with IC Bus
Breakout
10:00 a.m – 10:50 a.m.
HeadStart/SPED/Early Childhood Breakout
Green Bus Summit
10:00 a.m – 10:50 a.m.
Green Bus Summit Discussion with Blue Bird
Green Bus Summit
10:00 a.m – 10:50 a.m.
Green Bus Summit Discussion with ZUM
Breakout
11:00 a.m – 11:50 a.m.
HeadStart/SPED/Early Childhood Breakout
Green Bus Summit
11:00 a.m – 11:50 a.m.
Green Bus Summit Discussion with GreenPower
Green Bus Summit
11:00 a.m – 11:50 a.m.
Green Bus Summit Discussion with Geotab
Sponsored Session
12:00 p.m – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch & Learn Discussion with Propane Education Research Council
Breakout
1:30 p.m – 2:20 p.m.
HeadStart/SPED/Early Childhood Breakout
Green Bus Summit
1:30 p.m – 2:20 p.m.
Green Bus Summit Discussion with First Student
Green Bus Summit
1:30 p.m – 2:20 p.m.
Green Bus Summit Discussion with Zenobe
Breakout
2:30 p.m – 3:20 p.m.
HeadStart/SPED/Early Childhood Breakout
Green Bus Summit
2:30 p.m – 3:20 p.m.
Green Bus Summit Discussion with Accelera | Cummins
Green Bus Summit
2:30 p.m – 3:20 p.m.
Green Bus Summit Discussion with Pioneer eMobility
Green Bus Summit
5:00 p.m – 6:30 p.m.
Green Bus Fleet Awards & Reception
Sponsored by IC bus
Green Fleet Awards
School districts and bus companies that can demonstrate emissions reductions and positive impacts on their students and communities with the implementation of clean fuel and energy are invited to submit information for consideration of awards that will be announced on July 14 during the Green Bus Summit at STN EXPO Reno.
Awards will be given to small districts and contractors that operate fewer than 100 buses as well as larger districts and contractors. Eligible fuels and energy include biodiesel (fleets must be using at least a B20 blend), CNG, electric, propane, and renewable fuels.
Nominate a School District or Bus Contractor Fleet, Entries accepted through April 26, 2024. Nominations open in mid January.
Green Bus Summit
6:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m.
Green Bus Summit Ride & Drive
Description: The Green Bus Summit Immersive Ride & Drive Experience at STN EXPO in Reno on July 14, 2024, is a special outdoor event showcasing the latest advancements in green school buses and transportation solutions. School bus OEMs such as Blue Bird, IC Bus, RIDE, and GreenPower participated alongside influential organizations like The Propane Education Council and innovative private fleet operators like ZUM Services.
Attendees were treated to a hands-on experience with a wide range of green buses, including electric, propane, and other alternative fuel vehicles. The event offers a unique opportunity for school transportation professionals to test drive the latest models, learn about their features, and discuss the future of sustainable transportation in the school bus industry.
With a focus on environmental sustainability and efficiency, the Green Bus Summit provided valuable insights into the benefits of transitioning to cleaner, greener transportation options.
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?