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NYAPT SPONSORED UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OUR MEMBERS

    • 18 Jan 2025
    • 8:00 AM (EST)
    • 26 Jan 2025
    • 4:00 PM (EST)
    • Guilderland CSD- Transportation Department 9 Dutchman Lane, Guilderland Center, NY 12085
    • 2

    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:  Guilderland CSD- Transportation Department- 9 Dutchman Lane, Guilderland Center, NY 12085

      Dates:  January 18, 19, 20, 25 & 26, 2025

      Class Times:  8:00 - 4:00

      Cost:  $895.00

      Class size is limited to 12 students


      Master Instructors:  Nicole Dolce 


      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

      • 19 Feb 2025
      • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
      • Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road, Colonie
      • 5


      19-A Certified Examiner Refresher 

      When:  February 19, 2025

      Time:  8:00 AM - 12:00 noon

      Check In begins at 7:30 AM

      Location:  Albany Marriott

      189 Wolf Road

      Colonie, NY

           

      The New York Association for Pupil Transportation will conduct a 19-A Certified Examiner Refresher in conjunction with the Winter Workshop on February 19, 2025.    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.  The sponsorship will NOT cover Late Cancel or No Show fees and are the responsibility of the individual. 

      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 



      • 19 Feb 2025
      • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
      • Albany Marriott
      • 0



      NHTSA Child Passenger Safety Restraint Systems on School Buses Training

      When:  February 19, 2025

      Time:  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

      Location:  Albany Marriott

      189 Wolf Road

      Colonie, New York

           

      The New York Association for Pupil Transportation,  in partnership with the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, will be conducting a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Approved Child Passenger Safety  Restraint Systems on School Buses training opportunity as a pre-conference offering.  This full day training is designed to be a comprehensive guide addressing such topics as crash dynamics, and various child safety restraint systems with a focus on students with disabilities as well as emergency planning.  This training is developed for pupil transportation administrators and supervisors, school bus drivers, and school bus monitors. You will gain experience in using proper securement techniques, identifying equipment maintenance, disposal, and storage issues. During this training you will be actively installing child safety restraint systems on demonstration seats. Please dress comfortably. Class size is limited to 20 participants.  

      Fee structure:

      NYAPT Members:  $65

      NYAPT Non-Members:  $65

      Leadership Development and Certification Institute Program participants may attend this workshop at no cost through the generous sponsorship of Leonard Bus Sales, Inc.  The sponsorship will NOT cover Late Cancel or No Show fees and are the responsibility of the individual. 

      Instructors:

      Kecia Healy - Lead Instructor - Traffic Safety Educator, Orange County

      Jean Triest - Monroe County -  Course Assistant - Traffic Safety Specialist, Monroe County

      Bill VanAlstyne - Course Assistant - Program Director, Albany County 

      Louisa Boehlert Vaughan – Course Assistant – CPST-I, STAC-I


      NYAPT CANCELLATION POLICY:  CLICK HERE FOR CANCELLATION POLICY 


      • 19 Feb 2025
      • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
      • Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
      • 12


      Maximizing School Transportation Aid & NAPD

      Wednesday, February 19, 2025

      Maximizing School Transportation Aid & NAPD

      Maximizing transportation aid is critical to every school district to get all the funding available to operate a safe and efficient program.   Attend this workshop and learn ways to maximize your aid, what is aidable, and what is not.  Learn and understand the non-allowable pupil decimal and why it is important to your aid calculation.  

      When: February 19, 2025

      Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

      Check-In:  Begins at 12:30 PM

      Location: Albany Marriott
      189 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
      Phone: (518) 458-8444

      Fee Structure:

      NYAPT Members:  $99.00

      NYAPT Non-Members:  $125.00

      Leadership Development and Certification program participants may attend NYAPT 19-A certified examiner refresher workshops at no cost.  Leonard Bus Sales, Inc., generously sponsors the program, covering the cost. However, the sponsorship does not cover Late Cancellation or No-Show fees, which are the responsibility of the individual. 


      NYAPT CANCELLATION POLICY:  CLICK HERE FOR CANCELLATION POLICY 


      • 20 Feb 2025
      • 8:00 AM (EST)
      • 21 Feb 2025
      • 12:00 PM (EST)
      • Marriott 189 Wolf Road Albany 12205

      NYAPT Winter Workshop 2025

      Thursday 2/20 - Friday 2/21

      Albany Marriott


      ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

      We are pleased to announce registration is open for the 2025 NYAPT WINTER WORKSHOP!  Participate in two days of educational opportunities filled with important, timely and trending information.   This mid-year program is a great educational and networking opportunity for all members of your transportation team!  It serves as a refresher for top managers and other supervisory staff on important school transportation program elements useful to improve your transportation operation back home.  Our industry partners will be on hand exhibiting and participating throughout the event.

      Pre- Workshop Offerings

      Wednesday February 19, 2025

      Leadership Development and Certification Program Courses - All  Are Welcome!

      9:00 - 12:00 Noon -   19-A Certified Examiner Refresher 

      Register here:  19-A Certified Examiner Refresher

      1:00 - 4:00 PM - Maximizing School Transportation Aid- An Operations Perspective         

      Register here: Maximizing School Transportation Aid- An Operations Perspective


      8:00 - 5:00 PM - NHTSA Child Safety Retraint Systems on School Buses Training

      Register here:  NHTSA Child Safety Restraint System Training


      Leadership Development and Certification Program Courses - All  Are Welcome!

      Winter Workshop Topics

      Thursday & Friday

      THE WORKSHOP TENTATIVE AGENDA -SCHEDULE OF EVENTS COMING SOON BUT HERE ARE SOME TOPICS YOU WILL SEE:
      • Special Education Transportation Law Update
      • Time Management
      • AI In the Transportation Department
      • Working with Your Administration and BOE
      • The Importance of a Well-Trained Trainer
      • State Agency Updates

       (sessions subject to change as speakers are finalized- please check back periodically to verify you have the most current session schedule)


      NYAPT Scholarship Networking Event

      Thursday Evening

      Join us for dinner and a night of fun to lighten the mood and help escape the daily stressors you experience while keeping the children safe! 

      Dinner start time 6:00 PM,  served in the Marriott Hotel main event room immediately followed by a NYAPT Scholarship fundraising event and an evening of fun...We hope to see you there!

      $65.00 per person - register for your ticket when you register as an attendee at the Winter Workshop!

      SIGN UP ADDITIONAL GUESTS HERE! 

      NYAPT Scholarship Fundraising and Networking Event - GUEST REGISTRATION


      Conference Fees

      MEMBER NYAPT - $300.00 full 2-day workshop (Thurs/Fri)
      NON-Member -  $350.00 full 2-day workshop (Thurs/Fri)
      Thursday Evening Networking Event -  $65 (optional)
      No-Shows will be billed & responsible for payme
      nt.  See full cancellation policy below.'

      Sponsor Opportunities

      2025 WW Sponsor Opportunities.pdf

      EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

      Hotel Reservations 

      All room accommodations will be at the ALBANY MARRIOTT at 189 Wolf Road in Albany. 518-458-8444

      Rate: $137.00 per person per night. 

      Book your group rate for NYAPT Winter Workshop February 2025-CLICK HERE

      Phone:  Toll Free:  800-228-9290      Local:  518-458-8444  If you call in, use this phrase to get the NYAPT rate: "NYAPT Winter Workshop 2025"

      RATE AVAILABLE UNTIL TUESDAY 1/28/25 (or until room block is sold out)

      Cancellation:
      Cancellations must be received in writing prior to 5 pm, February 05, 2025 (no phone cancellations will be accepted). Refunds, less the $25 cancellation processing fee, can be made ONLY on cancellations received before 5 pm 2/05/2025. NO REFUNDS will be made after that date. ---> NO-SHOWS will be billed and expected to honor their invoices.

      Cancellation Policy




      • 20 Feb 2025
      • 8:00 AM (EST)
      • 21 Feb 2025
      • 12:00 PM (EST)
      • Marriott, 189 Wolf Road, Albany 12205
      • 4



      WINTER WORKSHOP 2025

      EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

      For over 20 years, NYAPT has offered  a Winter Workshop educational opportunity for our members.   An important part of our Winter Workshop is the participation of our industry partners.  

      Please consider joining us at our Winter Workshop by exhibiting at our trade show or by sponsoring an event. 

      Exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities for the Winter Workshop are an exclusive benefit of Industry membership in NYAPT.

      Winter Workshop Exhibitor Opportunities

      Exhibit Table - $550

       - Display includes a six-foot display table with two chairs
          (limited wall outlets available for electric-you will need to supply your own lead cord and/or surge protector)

        - Company logo included on NYAPT website program page and Exhibitor banner

        - Set up for displays starts at 7:00 AM on THURSDAY February 20nd
           and displays are expected to remain until Noon on FRIDAY February 21st.
        - Individual exhibitor tables will receive up to two lunch tickets per table for Thursday's lunch.  Additional available for a fee. 
         

      View the Exhibit Floor Plan

      WW Diagram


      List of Exhibitors 

      Exhibitors List

      Sponsorship Opportunities

      2025 Winter Workshop Sponsorship Opportunities


      Leadership Sponsorship Opportunities

      Leadership Sponsorship Opportunities 


      Program

      For information on the educational workshops offered and a detailed schedule of events - visit back as agenda is still in the works.  Exhibitors are welcome to attend all workshops.


      Thursday Evening - NYAPT Scholarship and Networking Event

      Join us for dinner and for a fun filled evening!

      Dinner start time 6:00 PM, served in the Marriott Hotel main event room immediately followed by a NYAPT scholarship fundraising event and an evening of fun.....we hope to see you there!

      $65.00 per person - sign up when you register for your Table!

      Hotel Reservations

      All room accommodations will be at the ALBANY MARRIOTT at 189 Wolf Road in Albany. 518-458-8444

      Rate: $137.00 per person per night. 

      Reservation Link: BOOK YOUR GROUP RATE FOR NYAPT WINTER WORKSHOP 2025 HERE

      Phone:  Toll Free:  800.228.9290        Local:  518.458.8444
      If you call in, use the phrase "NYAPT Winter Workshop 2025" to get the rate.

      RATE AVAILABLE  UNTIL THURSDAY 1/28/2025 (or until room block is sold out)

      All sponsorship and exhibit table displays must be paid in full by January 20, 2025, to allow for promotion of  the WINTER WORKSHOP and the sponsor’s/exhibitor’s involvement.

      Thank you for your interest in these NYAPT  programs!


      Cancellation Policy:  Cancellation for full refund less a 25% processing fee must be received in writing at membership@NYAPT.org on or before January 19, 2025.  See Terms & Policies for full policy.



      • 20 Feb 2025
      • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EST)
      • Albany NY

      ,
      NYAPT Scholarship Fundraising and

      Networking Event

      Get ready for a fun filled evening !  

      After a long day in the classroom, let's relax with some good food and fun.  

      Join us for dinner and laughter while we raise funds for the NYAPT Scholarship Program.  This program provides four $1000 scholarships to deserving students in the post-high school educational endeavors.     

      We'll lighten the mood!  What better way than with some laughter to help escape the daily stressors you experience while keeping the children safe! 

      Dinner start time 6:00 PM.  It will be served in the Marriott Hotel main event room, Salon ABCD, followed by a fun filled evening. Hope to see you there!

      THIS EVENT IS FOR GUEST REGISTRATION ONLY - REGISTERED ATTENDEES AND EXHIBITORS REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT WITHIN YOUR ATTENDEE OR EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION.






      • 14 Mar 2025
      • 8:30 AM (EDT)
      • 15 Mar 2025
      • 12:00 PM (EDT)
      • MARRIOTT at 189 Wolf Road in Albany
      • 60
      Meeting of the NYAPT

      Board of Directors and Committee Meetings

      NYAPT BOARD MEETING
      Saturday,  March 15 - 8:30 - 12:00 Noon


      NYAPT Committee Meetings

      Friday, March 14, 2025


      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: 
      ROOM RESERVATION LINK FOR NYAPT Board Meeting 

      Reserve your room by  Wednesday, February 26 

      or 

      Call the Marriott Reservations Desk at 1-800-443-8952 and provide them our reservation info: “NYAPT Board Meeting March 2025”

      Rate: $114.00 per person per night

      Thank you for your participation in your Association!



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         Lobbyist:  Andre Claridge, PC Public Affairs

         Membership/Events: Joyce Mitchell

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