NYAPT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE

NYAPT  presents the NYAPT Leadership Development and Certification Institute.  The purpose of this program is to provide school transportation professionals with a process to develop skills and competencies they need to ensure that all the elements necessary for a safe bus ride come together for every student who rides a school bus. 

Click on the link below to download the a brochure that explains the program as well as the application materials.

https://nyapt.org/certification

The application fee to enter the program is $175.00.  Applicants can apply by completing the application, and sending it to NYAPT at the address below, with the $175.00 application fee included. 

NOTE: Applicant must be a NYAPT Member to participate in this program.

Webinar:  The Future of School Transportation:

What to Expect in 2021 - Part IV

Join Us On May 20, 2021 - 11:30 AM

What Do the Latest CDC Guidelines Mean to School Transportation Services?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released updated guidelines that effect schools.  The New York Department of Health also updated school safety guidelines.  On this webinar, we will be discussing those changes and the impact those changes may or may not have on school transportation services.  Join us in the conversation!  

Topics include: What’s working in your transportation office? What changes have you made? What does the future look like in your department?  What difference (if any) have vaccinations made?

Panel members include:

Brian Trask - Transportation Director - Unatego Central School District

Jason Callahan – Transportation Coordinator at Amityville Union Free School District, NY

Bill Harvey - Director of Transportation and Security at Honeoye Falls-Lima School District, NY

David Christopher - Executive Director of NYAPT

Rick D’Errico – Transfinder Director of Public Relations (moderator)

Feel free to submit questions in advance of the webinar to Rick D'Errico at rderrico@transfinder.com.  Hope to "see" you there!

REGISTER:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1839228281310029837

HOTEL INFORMATION
The Saratoga Hilton
Rate:  $159.00 

Parking in Hotel parking lot - $10.00/day

City Center parking garage - $15.00/day

Booking Website:
https://book.passkey.com/go/NYAPTJuly2021

Reserve by Thursday June 24th!

HOTEL SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Due to Department of Health regulations in effect on 4/13/2021, health and safety protocols are in place at the Saratoga Hilton Hotel and Saratoga Springs City Center.  Those include:

• Face Masks are mandatory at all times, except when seated and eating or drinking.
• Attendance at any event is limited to 150 people.
• All attendees must have been vaccinated or COVID-19 tested 72 hours prior to attending the event. 
• We ask that you please re-consider attending if you present with any symptoms of COVID 19 or the flu, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath, or have been in contact with or have recently traveled to any of the affected countries and/or states and regions.
• Strongly consider staying home if you have a compromised immune system.

NOTE:  These protocols are subject to change by Department of Health

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TRADE SHOW:  JULY 12, 2021 - EXHIBITORS EVENT REGISTRATION:

2021 NYAPT Summer Conference - Exhibitor Opportunities

The following exhibitors are registered for the Trade Show at this time:

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

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 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25, 2021

Class Times:  8:00 - 4:00

Cost:  $895.00

Class size is limited to 10 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 SchoolBus Fleet Magazine as one of the U.S. Top Ten Phenomenal Women in School Transportation, November 2017.

Nicole Dolce - Supervisor of Transportation for the Eastchester UFSD.
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

19-A Certified Examiner Refresher 

When:  Jul 22, 2021

Time:  9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Check In begins at 8:30 AM

Location:  Frewsburg Fire Hall Blue Building

25 Hazzard Street

Frewsburg, NY 14738 

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation will be conducting a 19-A Certified Examiner Refresher in Chautauqua County on July 22, 2021.  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: $135.00

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. 

Coffee, water and light snacks will be available.  

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!