Agenda At-A-Glance
As of 3/6/23. Subject to change.
Friday July 14
Special Training
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
National School Bus Inspection Training, Day 1
National School Bus Inspection Training Program
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 eight-hour program held on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15, 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. The program includes eight hours of classroom instruction at the Peppermill Resort, including a written exam, and a second day of hands-on identification of defects on real school buses, offsite. Additional details to come. Transportation and lunch will be provided.
(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration required.)
Special Training
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wheelchair Securement Boot Camp
Wheelchair Securement Boot Camp
Presented by AMF Bruns America
At this Training Boot Camp, student transporters will learn to train with AMF Bruns’ recently launched automatic and self-tensioning Silver Series retractors. With this course, school transportation professionals will be provided the tools to support and teach their teams proper safety techniques, which included hands-on training. The key objective to this course include: Overview of equipment, Securing the wheelchair, Securing the occupant with a different variety of occupant securements, Understanding your vehicle floor anchorages, WC 18 and WC 19 and understanding the regulation; identifying a WC 19 wheelchair, Raising awareness about risks of not properly securing passengers, Deboarding passengers, and Passenger sensitivity/etiquette.
Certification will be provided upon completion of this course.
This seminar is available to Main Conference Attendees but requires separate registration at no extra charge. Class size is limited to 50 participants.
(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration required.)
TDS Day 1
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Transportation Director Summit, Day 1
Transportation Director Summit, Day 1
(Held at Peppermill)
If you are a registered STN EXPO full conference attendee, there’s no additional cost to you, your municipality or your organization to participate! Apply now for one of the limited 100 spots. Meals, snacks and participation expenses are covered by STN.
Launched in 2017, the Transportation Director Summit at STN EXPO is a signature event designed exclusively for qualified transportation directors. Participants will network with peers throughout two days, starting prior to the start of the regular STN EXPO conference. Successful applicants will gain high-level insights from experts within the student transportation industry and beyond on how to implement true leadership and innovation practices into their local operations.
*Separate registration & application required.
Saturday July 15
TDS, Day 2
6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Transportation Director Summit, Day 2
Held at The Chateau at Lake Tahoe
*Transportation provided
training
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
NHTSA Child Passenger Safety on School Buses National Training
The newly updated 2023 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 5.5 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.Â
Registration Fee:Â $199
(Maximum of 40 participants. Separate registration is required.)
training
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
National School Bus Inspection Training, Day 2
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 eight-hour program held on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15, 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. The program includes eight hours of classroom instruction at the Peppermill Resort, including a written exam, and a second day of hands-on identification of defects on real school buses, offsite. Additional details to come. Transportation and lunch will be provided.
(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration required.)
training
10 a.m. - Noon
Advanced Wheelchair Securement Training: Troubleshooting Difficult Mobility Devices
Presented by Q’STRAINTÂ
Instructor: Darren Reaume
IDEA was passed in 1975 making schools national leaders in providing equal services for the disabled community. However, today, over 40 years after its passage, school transportation providers are still consistently struggling to safely transport some students with disabilities and to secure the most difficult mobility devices. While wheelchair securement equipment has improved dramatically during this timeframe, even today there are hundreds of wheelchairs on the market which are not designed to be transported.
In this presentation we’ll explore the factors that have contributed to this dynamic, provide extensive troubleshooting practices for difficult mobility devices and occupant securement situations, and offer recommendations- based on our more than 35 years of industry experience- that can help school districts and transportation providers greatly reduce the risk these devices pose to the safety of their students and the liability of the district.
Note:Â This an advanced course designed for experienced transportation directors, supervisors, and trainers who can help implement the troubleshooting techniques and best practice recommendations within their district. It is strongly recommended that attendees have extensive previous wheelchair securement experience.
(Maximum of 35 participants. Separate registration is required.)
Session
Noon - 5 p.m.
So, You Want to Be a Transportation Supervisor?
Presenters: Chris Ellison, Pamela McDonald, Tim Purvis & Alexandra Robinson
 A panel of student transportation experts provides best practices for attendees who wish to transition into a supervisory role, or who are looking to brush up on skill sets. Topics include: How to provide the best customer service while managing parent and administration expectations; creating, building and molding teams; communication strategies to increase driver and attendant retention and productivity; principles of proper routing and planning; and managing and tracking data to improve your organization.
(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration required.)
Welcome
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
STN EXPO Welcome Reception
STN EXPO Welcome Reception at EDGE Nightclub with hosted drinks & desserts
Sponsored by Tyler Technologies
Sunday July 16
Welcome
8:00 a.m.
Opening
Remarks from Tony Corpin & Ryan Gray
General Session
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Electric School Bus User Panel
GBS session
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Green Bus Summit: Discussion with BYD Motors
Presented by BYD Motors
GBS session
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Green Bus Summit: Discussion with Blue Bird
Presented by Blue Bird
GBS session
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Green Bus Summit: Discussion with IC Bus
Presented by IC Bus
Lunch
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Green Bus Summit: Lunch and Learn
Lunch and presentation by the Propane Education & Research Council
GBS session
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Green Bus Summit: Discussion with Cow Fart Bus
Presented by Cow Fart Bus
GBS session
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Green Bus Summit: Discussion with Cummins
Presented by Cummins
GBS session
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Green Bus Summit: Discussion with First Student
Presented by First Student
GBS session
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Green Bus Summit: Discussion with Nuvve
Presented by Nuvve
GBS session
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Green Bus Summit: Discussion with Zonar
Presented by Zonar
GBS Award
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Green Bus Fleet Awards Reception
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 16 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.
session
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Green Bus Summit Ride & Drive
Immersive Green Technology Experience
Location: Peppermill Resort & Hotel
The Green Bus Summit is an event designed for school districts, school bus contractors and green energy professionals looking to build their knowledge on infrastructure, technology, powertrain, funding and school OEM offerings. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from green experts, government officials, public utilities and manufacturers on the latest technologies and trends that can result in fuel savings, emissions reductions and lower cost of ownership.
Presented by BYD, Blue Bird, IC Bus, PERC
Monday July 17
keynote
8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Keynote: Liar, Liar Pants on Fire
Keynote by Traci Brown
FRAUD-BUSTING BODY LANGUAGE EXPERT RECENTLY RANKED AT THE #5 BODY LANGUAGE EXPERT IN THE WORLD.
TIME Magazine has named Traci Brown, CSP one of the Nation’s Top Deception Detection Experts NBC, CBS and FOX have asked this Fraud-Busting body language expert to reveal secrets hidden in plain sight.  She can help your team reveal the secrets your clients are keeping from you. Secrets that are impacting your bottom line.
Session
10:30 a.m. - Noon
General Session
Lunch
12:00 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Lunch On Your Own
Session
2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
Session
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
Ceremony
5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Trade Show Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Sponsored by Safety Vision
Trade Show
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
STN EXPO 30th Anniversary Celebration & Trade Show
This special networking event enables attendees and exhibitors to mingle and discuss products and services in a relaxed setting, featuring food and drink stations spread out on the trade show floor.
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Tuesday July 18
Session
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
General Session
Session
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Breakout Session
Session
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Session
Lunch
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch Provided
Session
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Keynote: Youth Aggression: Identifying Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies on the School Bus
Keynote by John Van Dreal
This presentation will assist transportation professionals in identifying risk factors, prevention strategies, and management options for aggressive behavior. The information provided will highlight how aggressive behavior in schools, on buses, and in the community can be prevented when staff members understand threatening behavior, know how to identify signs of attack, and then move quickly to assess and de-escalate a situation.
Takeaways:
- Understand and identify the basic risk factors for potential violent behavior, including those present in people who conduct mass attacks
- Identify existing threat assessment systems or advocate for the implementation of a threat assessment system
- Understand the basic intervention strategies for de-escalation and violence prevention
Trade Show
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
STN EXPO Trade Show + Drinks & Appetizers
Wednesday July 19
Session
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Closing General Session
Session
10 a.m. - Noon
Breakout Sessions
Additional Session Topics As of 4/13/22
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New EPA Clean School Bus Program for Zero & Low EmissionsÂ
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School Bus Emergency ManagementÂ
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Implementing Electric School Buses Into FleetsÂ
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Total Transportation Program ManagementÂ
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Wi-Fi on School BusesÂ
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Electric Infrastructure Project ManagementÂ
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New Staff Recruitment ToolsÂ
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Tablets for Student Transportation & Vehicle ManagementÂ
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Developments in Renewable FuelÂ
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Navigating the 3G Sunset of Technology DevicesÂ
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Busing on the Lookout to Combat Human TraffickingÂ
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Head Start Transportation UpdatesÂ
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Fleet ManagementÂ
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Women in TransportationÂ
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Proactive School Bus Security Response ProgramÂ
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How to Organize a Special Needs Bus RoadeoÂ
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Green Bus Summit: Supplier Technology Panel Discussions
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Transportation Director Summit: Leadership Discussion