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NYAPT SPONSORED UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OUR MEMBERS

    • 15 Apr 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Unatego Central School- 2641 State Highway 7, Otego, NY 13825
    • 30
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    19-A Certified Examiner Refresher 

    When:  April 15, 2024

    Time:  9:00 AM - 1:00 noon

    Check In begins at 8:30 AM

    Location:  Unatego Central School

    2641 State Highway 7

    Otego, NY  13825


         

    The New York Association for Pupil Transportation will conduct a 19-A Certified Examiner Refresher.  This refresher training is required every three years by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.  The NYAPT course is an approved  New York State Department of Motor Vehicles refresher course.

    The fee structure is as follows:

    NYAPT Members:  $99.00

    NYAPT Non-Members:  $99.00

    Leadership Development and Certification program participants may attend NYAPT 19-A certified examiner refresher workshops at no cost.  Through the generous sponsorship of Leonard Bus Sales, Inc., the cost of the program will be covered. 

    YOUR CERTIFIED EXAMINER NUMBER IS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION OF ATTENDANCE - PLEASE BE SURE TO ADD IT TO YOUR REGISTRATION FORM OR ENTER "NONE" IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY A CERTIFIED EXAMINER - Thank you!


    NYAPT CANCELLATION POLICY:  CLICK HERE FOR CANCELLATION POLICY 



    • 06 Jul 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Saratoga Hilton
    • 23
    Register


    SPEAKING SCHOOL BUS

    When:  July 6, 2024

    Time:  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Location:  The Saratoga Hilton

    534 Broadway

    Saratoga Springs, NY

         

    The New York Association for Pupil Transportation will be offering a full day of training specifically focused on new school transportation directors and supervisors or those aspiring to the position.  This full day session will provide attendees with information critical to the success of a new transportation professional.  Included is state and federal regulatory agency information, as well as strategies to improve your leadership skills.  This programming is general in nature and also specifically tailored to New York school district transportation leaders. 

    The fee structure is as follows:

    NYAPT Members:  $125.00

    NYAPT Non-Members: $150.00

    Leadership Development and Certification program participants may attend this workshop at no cost.  Through the generous sponsorship of Leonard Bus Sales, Inc. the cost of the program will be covered. 

    NOTE:  There are minimal rooms at the Saratoga Hilton room block for Friday, July 5th so reserve your room.  Hotel rooms in Saratoga Springs are limited on July 5th and 6th as well, due to a concert in town.  


    If you need further assistance, contact the NYAPT office at 518-463-4937 and we will assist you in securing a room.


    Cancellation Policy:    www.NYAPT.org/Terms

    • 06 Jul 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • 10 Jul 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Saratoga Hilton and Saratoga Springs City Center
    Register

    65th Annual Summer Conference and Trade Show

    July 8-10, 2024

    "The Roads Traveled, 50 Years of Traditions!

    The Saratoga Hilton

    534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY  12866

    Saratoga Springs City Center

    522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY  12866

    We are pleased to announce the 65th annual NYAPT  Summer Conference and Trade Show will start

    Monday, July 8th, at the Saratoga Hilton and Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, New York.

    This year's theme:

    "The Roads Traveled, 50 Years of Traditions!

    CHECK OUT THE TENTATIVE 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAM

    FULL Conference registration includes access to all education programs, meals and events for the duration of the conference (no additional fees for evening events!)

    ONE Day and Two Day registrations include access to all education programs, meals and evening events for the day (or days) selected.

    FEE SCHEDULE

    2024-2025 Member Rates
    --- Available only to NYAPT Members in the 2024-2025 year. See Renewal Terms below.
    FULL / 
     2024-2025 MEMBER $450.00
    TWO Day / 2024-2025 MEMBER $350.00
    One Day / 2024-2025 MEMBER  $200.00

    Guest Registration for Registered Member Attendee Guest  250.00

    Guest - Monday Scholarship Fundraiser Event Only with Registered Attendee  55.00

    Guest - Tuesday Awards Banquet Only with Registered Attendee  65.00

    Trade Show Only (Mon 7/8/2024 1 PM-5PM) / 2024-2025 MEMBER or MUST be Affiliated with a MEMBER  -  30.00


    Non-Member Rates
    FULL / NON-MEMBER 600.00
    TWO Day / NON-MEMBER  400.00
    One Day / NON-MEMBER    220.00

    Guest Registration for Non-Member Registered Attendee  290.00

    Tuesday Awards Banquet Only with Registered Attendee  65.00

     

    GUEST REGISTRATION

    We are pleased to offer an opportunity for  Registered Conference Attendees to bring a guest to the conference and to social events associated with the Conference.  Register your guests here!  Register your guests at 2024 Summer Conference: GUEST Registration.

    Member Guest 250.00

    Non Member Guest 290.00

    Tuesday Night Banquet Only Guest  65.00


    PRE-CONFERENCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

     (SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED)


    Saturday, July 6,2024 8:00 AM -5:00 PM

    Speaking School Bus      


    Sunday, July 7, 2023 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    NAPTS PDS #304- Data Driven Decision Making


    Sunday, July 7, 2023 1:00 PM -4:00 PM

    Master Instructor Ceremony

    RENEWAL TERMS

    ---I understand by selecting MEMBER RATES I have committed to 2024-2025 Membership in NYAPT and will be billed separately (if not renewed already).
    ---As a non-member selecting NON-MEMBER RATES, I am not subject to Renewal Terms.

    CANCELLATION POLICY

    Registrants who cancel, in writing, prior to June 23, 2024, may receive a full refund minus the $25 cancellation processing fee. Applicants who cancel on or after June 23rd will receive no refund, regardless of cause. Cancellations must be received in writing to  NYAPT | 1764 Route 9 / P.O. Box 356 l Clifton Park, NY 12065 or email membership@nyapt.org.

    HOTEL INFORMATION- 

    ***If you'd like to spend the weekend in Saratoga Springs, please reserve your room immediately as weekend rooms are limited.  Please see link & info below.

    The Saratoga Hilton

    Click here for Room Reservations at the NYAPT Rate of $169 per night:

    HILTON LINK /NYAPTSummer2024

    Reserve Your Room by TUESDAY, JUNE 4 to receive the group rate of $169 per night, based on Availability

    Parking in Hotel parking lot - $10.00 per day for overnight guests

    Day guests:  $5.00 for first four hours/$10.00 for over four hours.

    City Center parking garage - $15.00/day



    HOTEL DIRECTIONS/PHONE

    https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-york/the-saratoga-hilton-ALBSAHF/maps-directions/index.html

    SAFETY PROTOCOLS

    https://meetings.hilton.com/eventready

    https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/cleanstay/

    SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

    2024 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES .pdf


    TRADE SHOW:  JULY 8, 2024 - 1 PM - 5 PM

    EXHIBITORS EVENT REGISTRATION:

    2024 NYAPT Summer Conference and Trade Show - EXHIBITOR Registration

    NYAPT SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS APPLICATION HERE

    Thank You for Registering to Attend the Annual NYAPT Summer Conference and Trade Show!




    • 07 Jul 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • The Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
    • 35
    Register

    NAPT PDS COURSES          

    304- Data Driven Decision Making

    When:  July 7, 2024

    Time:  8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Check In begins at 7:30 AM

    Location:  The Saratoga Hilton

    534 Broadway

    Saratoga Springs, NY

    304 - Data Driven Decision-Making:
    This four-hour course explores best practices when collecting, analyzing and using data to make decisions about school transportation.

    Instructor:  TBD

    The fee structure is as follows:

    NYAPT Members:  $99.00

    NYAPT Non-Members:  $125.00

    Leadership Development and Certification program participants may attend 304 Data Driven Decision Making workshop at no cost.  Through the generous sponsorship of Leonard Bus Sales, Inc., the cost of the program will be covered.  If you cancel and we cannot replace your seat, you may be responsible for the cost.  

    NYAPT CANCELLATION POLICY:  CLICK HERE FOR CANCELLATION POLICY 

    • 07 Jul 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • The Saratoga Hilton
    Register

    New SED Master Instructor Presentations

    New SED Master Instructors are graduating!  Attend this session to hear their presentations on all different school transportation topics.  Always a great learning experience offered by highly motivated presenters. 

    Come and support out new MI's!

    • 08 Jul 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • 10 Jul 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • The Saratoga Hilton & Saratoga Springs City Center
    • 38
    Register


    2024 NYAPT Exhibitor Registration

    NYAPT Trade Show 
    Monday, July 8th, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 


    The Saratoga Springs City Center

    Saratoga Springs, New York 

    This year's theme is, "The Roads Traveled, 50 Years of Traditions!" Join us for our exciting celebration on the Trade Show floor as we applaud the industry's perseverance and leadership demonstrated over the past few years in these challenging times as we move forward with optimism for continued success.


    See the tentative Agenda and Schedule

    on the Summer Conference 2024 Website Page at

     2024 Annual Summer Conference

    Call 518-463-4937 or email membership@NYAPT.org to discuss booth options!

    EXHIBITOR BOOTH PACKAGE

    FLOOR Booth: $850 (2 Representatives Per Booth) 

    A benefit of Industry Membership - display includes:

    o Standard 8' high draped back wall, 3' high draped side rails, 10’ wide x 8’ deep, 7”x44" signage

    o 6 or 8-foot skirted display table, two chairs, trash can

    o Display space is available

    o Company logo included on NYAPT Website Program page

    o Participation in Post Trade Show President's Reception Scholarship Fundraising Event immediately following the Trade Show

    o Exhibitors receive attendee list prior to the show

    BUS DISPLAY:

    ONE BUS: $750 = Leadership Sponsors

    $4000 - other Industry Members

    The Trade Show has limited opportunities for the display of school buses as all displays are inside the Saratoga Springs City Center. Bus display space is prioritized. Industry Leaders have priority

    – all others will be considered on space availability. If you have questions regarding display space for buses, contact

    David Christopher at 518-463-4937 or email dave@NYAPT.org

    PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

    Booth: Reserved exhibit space will be considered “PENDING” until paid in full. Any advance reservation unpaid 60 days prior to the Trade Show will be released. Any exhibit space reserved after 5/8/2024 must be paid in full to hold reservation.

    Conference Sponsorships: A deposit of 50% and signed contract is due within ten days of reserving sponsorship to secure sponsorship. Balance due no later than 90 days prior to the event.


    CANCELLATION:

    Exhibitors who cancel in writing on or before JUNE 7, 2024, will receive a refund of their exhibit space payment, minus a 25% handling fee. Exhibitors who cancel after June 7, 2024, will receive no refund, regardless of cause. Future sponsorships or exhibit opportunities will not be available to vendors with outstanding cancellation fees. Cancellations must be received in writing to the

    NYAPT office, 1764 Route 9, P.O. Box 356, Clifton Park, NY 12065 or at membership@nyapt.org.

    EXHIBITOR INFORMATION and SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

    2024 SC Sponsorships 3.11.pdf 


    IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FOR ALL EXHIBITORS!

    Building Move-in Locations

    Exhibitor Food Guidelines

    Exhibitor Guidelines

    City Center Trade Show Exhibitor Move In Instructions

    NYAPT 2024 Trade Show Bus Move In Instructions- coming soon

    Clifton Park Convention Services Order Forms for Additional Furniture, Electrical, Signage and Freight- coming soon

    Additional WIFI Needed at Trade Show


    HOTEL INFORMATION

    The Saratoga Hilton- Book your Reservation for the Summer Conference before the Cut-off Date of TUESDAY, JUNE 4

    BOOK YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION  HERE 

    The Saratoga Hilton

    Click here for Room Reservations at the NYAPT Rate of $169 per night: HILTON LINK /NYAPTSummer2024

    Reserve Your Room by TUESDAY, JUNE 4 to receive the group rate of $169 per night, based on Availability



    Parking in Hotel parking lot - $10.00/day

    City Center parking garage - $15.00/day

    Directions / Phone / Facts:
    Information and Directions to Saratoga Springs Hilton

    https://meetings.hilton.com/eventready

    https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/cleanstay/


    CANCELLATION POLICY
    Exhibitors  who cancel, in writing, on or before JUNE 7, 2024,  will receive a refund of their exhibit space payment, minus a 25% handling fee.  Exhibitors who cancel after June 7th will receive no refund, regardless of cause. Cancellations must be received in writing to  NYAPT,  1764 Route 9 / P.O. Box 356 l Clifton Park, NY 12065 or email at membership@nyapt.org. 

    Find the full cancellation policy here:  Terms & Policies




    • 08 Jul 2024
    • 9:00 PM
    • 10 Jul 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • Saratoga Hilton and Saratoga Springs City Center
    Register

    Annual Summer Conference and Trade Show

    July 8-10, 2024

    "Driving the Future of School Transportation Together!

     GUEST REGISTRATION

    We are happy to offer an opportunity for already Registered Conference Attendees to bring a guest to the conference and to social events associated with the Conference starting with Lunch on Monday, July 8 through Breakfast on Wednesday, July 10.  DO NOT USE THIS REGISTRATION PLATFORM FOR ATTENDEE REGISTRATIONS - It is for registering your guests ONLY!

    Guest Registration for FULL CONFERENCE (Starting with Monday Lunch & ending with Wednesday Breakfast)
        For guests of registered NYAPT MEMBERS - fee $250.00
        For guests of registered Non-Members - fee $290.00

    Guest MONDAY SCHOLARSHIP EVENT Ticket only - fee $55.00

         Guest TUESDAY AWARDS BANQUET Ticket only - fee $65.00

    (Banquet Guest Tickets must be issued to a Registered Attendee)

    TERMS Conference Guest registrations are intended to allow spouses, partners and/or children (not employed in Pupil Transportation) of Conference Attendees to participate fully in educational activities, meals and social events during the conference starting with Lunch on Monday, July 8 and ending with Breakfast on Wednesday, July 10.  This is not intended as an alternate method for registering employees of the Transportation department or office.  Registering an employee of the Transportation department or the contractor operation as a guest will result in the Conference Attendee being charged the full conference registration fee for that individual.

    Cancellation Policy:    www.NYAPT.org/Terms

    Cancellations must be received in writing prior to JUNE 23, 2024 (no phone cancellations will be accepted).  Refunds can be made ONLY on cancellations received before 6/23/2024.  NO refunds will be made after that date.  There will be a $25 processing fee for all refunds.

    • 12 Jul 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • 20 Jul 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • First Student, 295 Duffy Ave., Hicksville, NY 11801
    • 10
    Register

    SED School Bus Driver Instructor Course  (SBDI)

    This course is offered for transportation professionals who wish to enhance their career by becoming a New York State Education Department (NYSED) certified School Bus Driver Instructor (SBDI).  This course is instructed by NYSED Master Instructors. Successful completion of this course allows the candidate to become an SBDI, upon approval by SED.

    Prerequisites for the Course are as follows:

    ·        Candidates must be employed by a school district, BOCES, non-public school or private contractor providing services to a public school, non-public school or BOCES

    ·        Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent

    ·        Candidates must have completed the Basic Course of Instruction for school bus drivers

    ·        Candidates must have completed the Advanced Course of instruction for school bus drivers OR a DMV approved point/insurance reduction program


      Class Location:  First Student, 295 Duffy Ave., Hicksville NY 11801

      Dates:  July 12, 13, 14,19, 20, 2024

      Class Times:  8:00 - 4:00

      Cost:  $895.00

      Class size is limited to 12 students


      Master Instructors:  Nicole Dolce & Lori-Ann Savino

      Lori-Ann Savino - Transportation Director for the Jericho UFSD
      Lori-Ann Savino started in the pupil transportation industry in 1992 as a bus driver. She obtained her 19-A certification in 2005, her SBDI certification in 2006 and her MI certification in 2016. She has held every civil service title in the school bus transportation industry. Lori-Ann has conducted workshops at local and state conferences. She served as NYAPT’s President from 2016-2018. She was recognized in School Bus Fleet Magazine as one of the U.S. Top Ten Phenomenal Women in School Transportation, November 2017.

      Nicole Dolce - Supervisor of Transportation for the Herrick School District.
      Nicole Dolce started in the Pupil Transportation industry in 2007 as a school bus attendant.  Nicole became an SDBI in 2010 and a 19A examiner in 2011.  Nicole is from the Master Instructor class of 2018 and worked on the Driver's Basic Course rewrite.  Nicole has previously participated in and placed in National and NYS Special Needs Road-eos.  Nicole currently serves as a member of the SBDI/MI Advisory Committee.

      NOTE:  This course and attainment of SBDI credentials counts towards the NYAPT Certification Program.

      NYAPT CANCELLATION POLICY:  https://www.nyapt.org/sys/website/?pageId=1785882



    CONTACT US:

    NYAPT

    1764 Route 9 - P.O. Box 356
    Clifton Park, NY 12065

    518-463-4937


         Executive Director: David Christopher

         Lobbyist:  Andre Claridge, PC Public Affairs

         Membership/Events: Joyce Mitchell

    NYAPT IS A 501 (C) 6 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. 


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