Agenda
Agenda At-A-Glance
(As of 5/18/22. Subject to change.)
Friday, July 15
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Transportation Director Summit, Day 1
(Held at Peppermill)
*Separate registration & application required.
Saturday, July 16
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Transportation Director Summit, Day 2
(Buses leave Peppermill at 7 a.m.)
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
NHTSA Child Passenger Safety Course*
Instructors: Chris Allen, Kathy Anneken, Denise Donaldson, Miriam Manary, Sue Shutrump & Charlie Vits
*Additional registration and fees required.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
National School Bus Inspection Training*
Instructors: Bobby Williams
*Additional registration required.
10 a.m. – Noon
Wheelchair Securement Training
Presented by Q’STRAINT & Sure-Lok
Instructor: Darren Reaume
*Additional registration required.
Noon – 5 p.m.
So, You Want to Be a Transportation Supervisor?
Presenters: Chris Ellison, Pamela McDonald, Tim Purvis & Alexandra Robinson
(Separate registration required.)
8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Welcome Party at Edge Night Club
Sponsored by Tyler Technologies
Sunday, July 17
8 a.m.
Opening General Session & Welcome
8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Keynote by David Horsager
Eight Pillars that Drive Results
9:45 a.m.
Green Bus Fleet Awards
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Real Learnings From Those Who Have Electrified
Presented by The Lion Electric Company
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Implementing a Strong Program for Electric Adoption:
Moreno Valley Unified’s Journey to a Successful Transition
Presented by IC Bus
Moderator: Kelly White, IC Bus
Jason Hohalek, Creative Bus Sales
Annabel D. Cook, Esq., In-Charge Energy
Stephen Kelley, In-Charge Energy
Moreno Valley USD representative (invited)
Green Bus Summit Discussion with:
Blue Bird/Cummins
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Lunch and Learn:
What Does It Take to Succeed with Alternative Energy in Your School Bus Fleet?
Presented by the Propane Education & Research Council
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Top Five Pitfalls of Fleet Electrification:
What They are and How to Avoid Them
Presented by Highland Electric & Synop
Breathe Easy
Presented by GreenPower Motor Company
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
$5 Billion for Electric School Buses:
How to Obtain Your Share
Kevin Matthews, First Student
Esperanza Perez, EPA Region 9
Green Bus Summit Discussion with:
Nuvve
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Unlock Electric School Bus Savings with Charging-as-a-Service
Presented by AMPLY Power
Streamlining the EV Fleet Management Journey
Presented by Zonar
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Green Bus Summit
Immersive Green Technology Experience
Ride & drive, live entertainment, outdoor networking reception, dinner & drinks provided
Monday, July 18
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Influence Redefined … Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be,
Monday to Monday
Keynote by Stacey Hanke
Peter J. Grandolfo Award of Excellence
Sponsored by Q’STRAINT/Sure-Lok
10:30 a.m. – Noon
General Session: Developing & Fine-Tuning Emergency Operations Plans for Student Transportation
Presenter: Salliejo Evers
2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Challenges & Opportunities of Implementing Electric Buses Into School Fleets
Facilitator: Jared Schnader
Panelists: Brandon Coonrod, Teresa Fleming, Quincy Natay & Zack Pierce
Total Transportation Program Management
Presenter: Tim Ammon
Cybersecurity of School Buses & Student Transportation Operations
Presenter: Dr. Richard Hays, CISA
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Renewable Fuel Developments
Facilitator: Megan Boutwell
Panelists: Chris Ellison & Anthony Willis
Funding Wi-fi Hotspots
Facilitator: Tim Shannon
Panelists: Jerry Brown, TBD
New Staff Recruitment Tools
Facilitator: Quincy Natay
Panelists: Jennifer Vobis, Katrina Morris & Chris Mulhern
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
STN EXPO Premier LUX Extravaganza
Tuesday, July 19
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
General Session: Understanding the New EPA Clean School Bus Program for Zero- and Low-Emissions
Presenter: Michelle Levinson
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
STN EXPO Trade Show
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Electric Infrastructure Project Management
Presenter: TBD
Next-Generation Data on the School Bus
Facilitator: Tim Shannon
Panelists: Jerry Brown, Herbert Byrd, & Brandon Coonrod
Busing on the Lookout: A Truckers Against Trafficking Program
Presenter: Lexi Higgins
4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Fleet Management
Facilitator: TBD
Panelists: Wayne Southard, Bobby Williams & Anthony Willis
Tablet Implementation
Facilitator: Todd Watkins
Panelists: Herb Byrd & Mark McKinney
Women in Transportation
Facilitator: Alex Robinson
Panelists: Teresa Flemming, Rosalyn Vann-Jackson, & Liz Sanchez
Wednesday, July 20
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Closing General Session: V2X Applicability for School Bus Operations
Presenter: Peter Ashley
10 a.m. – Noon
Proactive School Bus Security Response Program
Presenter: Katrina Morris
How to Organize a Special Needs Bus Roadeo
Presenters: Alex Robinson & Theresa Anderson
Head Start Transportation Updates
Presenter: Russ Newbold
Education
Special Training Sessions:
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Title: NHTSA Child Passenger Safety Seat Training
Additional registration & fee required
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Title: National School Bus Inspection Program
Additional registration
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: Noon – 5 p.m.
Title: So, You Want to Become a transportation Supervisor?
Additional registration required
General Sessions & Keynote
Date: Sunday, July 17
Time: 8 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Title: Trusted Leader: 8 Pillars That Drive Results
Event: Keynote with David Horsager
Date: Monday, July 18
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Title: Influenced Redefined…Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday
Event: Keynote with Stacey Hanke
Immersive Green Technology Experience
July 17, 2022
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 P.M.