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 for a three-year term.  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 BOARD MEETING
Saturday,  June 11, 2022 - 8:30 - 12:00 Noon

NYAPT Committee Meetings

Friday, June 10, 2022

All meetings will be held in person at the Albany Marriott Hotel.  A Zoom option will be available for those unable to attend.  Please indicate if you are attending in-person so accurate counts can be provided to the hotel and adequate meeting room accommodations are provided. 

HOTEL
All room accommodations will be at the ALBANY MARRIOTT at 189 Wolf Road in Albany.  Click on the "Room Reservation Link" below to reserve a room: 

Reserve your room by May 25, 2022

or 

Call the Marriott Reservations Desk at 1-800-443-8952 and provide them our reservation info: “NYAPT Board Meeting June 2022”

Rate: $113.00 per person per night

Thank you for your participation in your Association!

New Transportation Director/Supervisor Workshop

When:  July 9, 2022

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:  Due to high demand, the Saratoga Hilton room block for Friday, July 8th is filled.  Hotel rooms in Saratoga Springs are limited on July 8th and 9th as well, due to a concert in town.   NYAPT has secured a room block at the Albany Marriott,  189 Wolf Road, Albany, for July 8th only.  If you need a room on Friday, July 8th, follow this link: 

MARRIOTT LINK FOR JULY 8TH ONLY

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

19-A Certified Examiner Refresher 

When:  July 10, 2022

Time:  8:00 AM - 11:00 noon

Check In begins at 7:30 AM

Location:  Saratoga Hilton

534 Broadway

Saratoga Springs, NY

     

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation will be conducting a 19-A Certified Examiner Refresher in conjunction with the Summer Conference 2022.  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!

Drug and Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Training

When:  July 10, 2022

Time:  8:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Location:  The Saratoga Hilton

534 Broadway

Saratoga Springs, NY

     

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation offers Drug and Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion training as required by FMCSA in accordance with Section 382.603 of federal regulation. The purpose of this training is to enable supervisors to determine whether reasonable suspicion exists to require a driver to undergo testing described in §382.307. Training will include at least 60 minutes of training on alcohol misuse and 60 minutes on controlled substances use (120 minutes total).  This training will assist you in making reasonable suspicion determinations for drug or alcohol use by DOT drivers along with recognizing signs of suspicious behavior.  A certificate of completion will be issued at the conclusion of training for proof of attendance for FMCSA compliance. 

The fee structure is as follows:

NYAPT Members:  $75.00

NYAPT Non-Members: $100.00

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

EXHIBITORS EVENT REGISTRATION:

2022 NYAPT Summer Conference and Trade Show - Exhibitor Opportunities

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

2022 Summer Conference Exhibitors 05202022 List.pdf

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.  DO NOT USE THIS REGISTRATION PLATFORM FOR ATTENDEE REGISTRATIONS - It is for registering your guests only!

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

2022 Conference Theme -

"It's All About the Bus - Strategies for Success"

Cancellations must be received in writing prior to JULY 1, 2022 (no phone cancellations will be accepted).  Refunds can be made ONLY on cancellations received before 7/1/2022.  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:  Canton Central School District - 99 State Street - Canton, NY 13617

Dates:  July 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 2022

Class Times:  8:00 - 4:00

Cost:  $895.00 - Payment required before first day of class. 

Class size is limited to 10 students

Master Instructors:  Frank Barney & Mark Rice

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