{"id":130,"date":"2019-09-03T22:52:03","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T05:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/west\/?page_id=130"},"modified":"2026-08-12T16:06:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T23:06:01","slug":"agenda-friday","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/west\/agenda-friday\/","title":{"rendered":"Agenda Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_menu_0 et_pb_menu et_pb_menu--without-logo et_pb_menu--style-centered et_dropdown_animation_fade et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_right-tablet et_pb_text_align_right-phone et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_menu_inner_container et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_menu__wrap\"><div class=\"et_pb_menu__menu\"><nav class=\"et-menu-nav\"><ul id=\"menu-agenda\" class=\"et-menu nav downwards\"><li id=\"menu-item-13970\" class=\"et_pb_menu_page_id-12124 menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13970\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/west\/agenda-thursday\/\">Thursday<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-8372\" class=\"et_pb_menu_page_id-130 menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8372\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/west\/agenda-friday\/\">Friday<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-8373\" class=\"et_pb_menu_page_id-8273 menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8373\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/west\/agenda-saturday\/\">Saturday<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-8369\" class=\"et_pb_menu_page_id-8276 menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8369\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/west\/agenda-sunday\/\">Sunday<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-8368\" class=\"et_pb_menu_page_id-8279 menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8368\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/west\/agenda-monday\/\">Monday<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-8370\" class=\"et_pb_menu_page_id-8282 menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8370\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/west\/agenda-tuesday\/\">Tuesday<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-8371\" class=\"et_pb_menu_page_id-8285 menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8371\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/west\/agenda-wednesday\/\">Wednesday<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"et_mobile_nav_menu\"><div class=\"mobile_nav closed\"><span class=\"mobile_menu_bar\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Friday, July 10<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em>As of 5\/15<\/em><em>\/26. Subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_3-4 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_3-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--4626e82b-ba9d-4abd-b6e4-5d002b15dad3\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5>General Session<\/h5>\n<p>8 a.m \u2013 12 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_0 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h6 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Elements of School Transportation Active-Threat Response Training  <\/h6><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Naples 6 &amp; 7<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Jim Levine Kevin Spackman, Greg Truhan, &amp; John Zippay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW46834995 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46834995 BCX0\">This 4-hour seminar\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46834995 BCX0\">launches STN EXPO West\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46834995 BCX0\">with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46834995 BCX0\">\u00a0intensive training designed specifically for school bus drivers and transportation staff to address critical safety gaps in handling high-stress, life-threatening situations. Led by experts with law enforcement experience, the program focuses on equipping school bus drivers with practical, scenario-based response skills tailored to the unique challenges of the school bus environment, such as confined spaces, limited exits, and the presence of children. The training emphasizes the legal doctrine\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46834995 BCX0\">in loco parentis, crisis de-escalation techniques, juvenile behavioral intelligence, and active threat response strategies. Key topics include recognizing and responding to threats, managing conflicts,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46834995 BCX0\">identifying<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46834995 BCX0\">\u00a0early warning signs of violence, and taking life-preserving actions during active threats. By reinforcing lawful decision-making and reducing hesitation under pressure, the seminar aims to empower drivers with clarity, confidence, and the ability to act decisively in critical moments. The program\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46834995 BCX0\">ultimately seeks<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46834995 BCX0\">\u00a0to enhance school bus safety and protect students and staff in emergency situations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_3-4 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_3-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--4626e82b-ba9d-4abd-b6e4-5d002b15dad3\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5>Special Training<\/h5>\n<p>8 a.m \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_2 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h6 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">National School Bus Inspection Training Program<\/h6><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><div class=\"MVCRichTextEditorStyles__controlLabel___KZ2gL\">\n<p><strong><b>Location: <\/b><\/strong>Naples 1 - 4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructors<\/strong><em>:\u00a0<\/em>Derek Bryant, ASE; Alan Fidler, MSD of Lawrence Township; Jannet Malig, Long Beach (California) Clean Cities; Harley Pinson, Paulding County School District &amp; Brian Reu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><b>: <\/b><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154654777 BCX0\">Developed by school bus maintenance and inspection expert Marshall Casey, STN EXPO<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154654777 BCX0\">\u00a0West<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154654777 BCX0\">\u00a0offers the National School Bus Inspection Training Program to fully train technicians on how to conduct regular vehicle inspections,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154654777 BCX0\">above and beyond<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154654777 BCX0\">\u00a0state or federal Department of Transportation guidance. The program 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. Friday\u2019s agenda includes eight hours of classroom instruction, including\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154654777 BCX0\">a written exam, with a second day of hands-on identification planned for defects on real school buses, hosted by Washoe County School District and with transportation provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration is required.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_3-4 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_3-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--4626e82b-ba9d-4abd-b6e4-5d002b15dad3\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5>Special Training<\/h5>\n<p>9 a.m \u2013 12 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_4 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h6 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Mastering Wheelchair & Occupant Securement Training Certification Class<\/h6><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Tuscany 11 &amp; 12<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Maritza Valentin<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description: <\/strong>At this Training Boot Camp, student transporters will learn to train with AMF Bruns\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block\">Certification will be provided upon completion of this course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block\"><i>This seminar is available to Main Conference Attendees but requires separate registration at no extra charge. Class size is limited to 50 participants.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>(Maximum of 80 participants. Separate registration required.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4><em>Presented by<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element bck_logo_grid bck_logo_grid_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bck-module bck-parent bck-logo-grid zoom_in\">\r\n                <div class=\"et_d4_element bck_logo_grid_child bck_logo_grid_child_0 bck_et_pb_module\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bck-module bck-child bck-logo-grid__item\">\r\n                    <div class=\"bck-logo-grid__item__inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/west\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/amf-bruns.png\" alt=\"AMF\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_3-4 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_3-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--4626e82b-ba9d-4abd-b6e4-5d002b15dad3\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5>Special Training<\/h5>\n<p>1 p.m \u2013 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_5 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h6 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Supervisory Reasonable Suspicion Training<\/h6><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><div class=\"MVCRichTextEditorStyles__controlLabel___KZ2gL\">\n<p><strong><b>Location: <\/b><\/strong>Naples 6 &amp; 7<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructors<\/strong><em>:\u00a0<\/em>Tonica Lathrop<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><b>:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sinnett Consulting Services will be conducting a training class on supervisory reasonable suspicion testing.\u00a0Course instructor\u00a0Tonica Lathrop\u00a0has 25-plus\u00a0years of experience in managing employer DOT and alcohol and drug compliance programs and is a certified training instructor. The class satisfies\u00a0federal DOT training requirements and will cover the following topics:\u00a0Recognition of signs and symptoms of employee alcohol and drug abuse;<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">review of new drugs of abuse\u00a0(Salvia, K2, Spice, Krokodil &amp;\u00a0others); h<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ow to document performance problems associated with alcohol and drug abuse; and\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how to conduct the corrective interview\u2013practical and legal concerns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Certificate received upon completion.)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_3-4 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_3-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--4626e82b-ba9d-4abd-b6e4-5d002b15dad3\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5>TD Summit<\/h5>\n<p>3 p.m \u2013 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_7 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h6 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Transportation Director Summit - Day 1<\/h6><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p><strong>Welcome, Hot Industry Topic Discussion, Networking &amp; Refreshments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Tuscany E &amp; F<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong>: Tony Corpin, School Transportation News, Publisher<\/p>\n<div class=\"MVCRichTextEditorStyles__controlLabel___KZ2gL\"><label>Description:<\/label><\/div>\n<div class=\"MVCRichTextEditorStyles__rteContainer___2EKQY\">\n<div class=\"ag87-crtemvc-hsbk\">\n<div class=\"css-vsf5of\">\n<p class=\"carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">The Transportation Director Summit at STN EXPO\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">West\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">is a signature event designed exclusively for qualified transportation directors. Participants will network with peers throughout two days, starting the afternoon of Friday,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">July\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">1<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">\u00a0at the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">Peppermill Resort<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">\u00a0and continuing all day Saturday,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">July 11<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">The\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">Chateau<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">\u00a0at Incline Village in Lake Tahoe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">. 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Transportation,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">breakfast<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">\u00a0and lunch are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW208351639 BCX0\">provided<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">\u00a0Saturday,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">July<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">\u00a011<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208351639 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block\"><strong>Applications will be reviewed once submitted and our team will reach out to confirm approvals. 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