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.  (The application may be emailed to membership@NYAPT.org if the fee will be paid by credit card.)

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

NYAPT Leadership Development

and Certification Program

Sunday, July 11, 2021

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

School Business - Transportation Contracts and Bids and More

Pre-Conference Offering 

 Leadership Development and Certification Program Course

Attend this program to learn about school transportation contracts, bids and requests for proposals (RFPs).   Many school districts use private contractors to provide transportation services.   Whether your district is fully contracted or have only one student contracted, this workshop will be useful to you in learning how to bid properly and execute a contract.

Workshop Instructor:

Lori- Ann Savino- Jericho Public Schools

Lori-Ann Savino is a  Master Instructor with extensive knowledge of school transportation contracts, having worked at school districts utilizing private contractor operators for many years.  She has executed numerous bids and RFPs, successfully providing for a productive  partnership with  transportation providers at the best cost for their school district.  

Registration Fees:   $99.00 member rate / $125 non-member rate

This workshop is open to all interested parties

Free to Leadership Development and Certification Program Participants - Choose Leadership Payment option and enter Code you were provided. 

Cancellation:
Cancellations must be received in writing prior to July 1, 2021 (no phone cancellations will be accepted).  Refunds can be made ONLY on cancellations received before 7/01/2021. NO Refunds will be made after that date.  ---> NO-SHOWS will be billed and expected to honor their invoices.

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!

SAFETY PROTOCOLS

06/16/2021 - ALL RESTRICTIONS AND ATTENDEE LIMITS ARE LIFTED BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR - No vaccination verification or 72-hour Covid negative tests will be required.  Masks need to be worn only by unvaccinated attendees (on the honor system - please comply)

https://meetings.hilton.com/eventready

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

HOTEL DIRECTIONS/PHONE

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

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!

 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.

Guest Registration for FULL CONFERENCE
    For guests of registered NYAPT MEMBERS- fee $175.00
    For guests of registered Non-Members - fee $200.00

     Guest TUESDAY AWARDS BANQUET Ticket only - fee $50.00

(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.  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

2021 Conference - "Honoring America!"
Cancellations must be received in writing prior to JULY 1, 2021 (no phone cancellations will be accepted).  Refunds can be made ONLY on cancellations received before 7/1/2021.  NO refunds will be made after that date.  There will be a $25 processing fee for refunds.

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!