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 BOARD MEETING
Saturday,  December 11, 2021 - 8:30 - 12:00 Noon

NYAPT Committee Meetings

Friday, December 10, 2021

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.

Call the Marriott Reservations Desk at 1-800-443-8952 and provide them our reservation info: “NYAPT Board Meeting December 2021”

RESERVE ROOMS BY NOVEMBER 24, 2021!

Rate: $113.00 per person per night

Thank you for your participation in your Association!

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:  January 8, 9, 15, 16 & 17, 2022

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:  February 23, 2022

Time:  9:00 AM - 12:00 noon

Check In begins at 8:30 AM

Location:  Albany Marriott

189 Wolf Road

Colonie, NY

     

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation will be conducting a 19-A Certified Examiner Refresher in conjunction with the Winter Workshop on February 23, 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: $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. 

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!

Data Decision Making in The Transportation Department

When:  February 23, 2022

Time:  1:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location:  Albany Marriott

189 Wolf Road

Colonie, NY

     

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation will be conducting a workshop on data decision making in the transportation department.  Attend to learn about key performance indicators and how to collect and apply data to make informed decisions in your daily operations. 

The fee structure is as follows:

NYAPT Members:  $99.00

NYAPT Non-Members: $135.00

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. 

Pre- Workshop Offerings

Wednesday February 23, 2022

Leadership Development and Certification Program Courses - All Welcome!

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

Sign up here:  19-A Certified Examiner Refresher

1:00 - 3:00 -  Data Driven Decision Making - What is a KPI? How can I use KPIs

to Improve Operations

Sign up here:  Data Decision Making in the Transportation Department

Winter Workshop Topics

Thursday & Friday

Sessions offered:

• Keynote Speaker - David Hulings
• Leadership Development Presentation - Marc Medina, Herricks School District
• Special Education Law Update - Tara Moffett - Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.
• Improving Department Communications - Lori-Ann Savino - Jericho School District
• Mass Shootings in our Schools - Why Do They Happen?  Jaclyn Schildkraut - SUNY Oswego
• Update on First Public School Electric Vehicle Project In NY - Bethlehem CSD  Implementation Team 
• SED Update - State Director - Paul Overbaugh
• Analyzing the School Bus Driver Shortage Issue - A Data Driven Approach - Brian Carey - Schodack Central Schools
• And more...…

(sessions subject to change as speakers are finalized)

For the FULL DESCRIPTION OF ALL PROGRAMS visit: 
       Winter Workshop 2022 - scheduling updates coming soon!

Join Us Thursday Evening for a Fun Filled Networking Event

Join us for dinner and a fun filled evening!

Dinner starts at 6:00 PM, served in the Marriott Hotel main event room immediately followed by a NYAPT Scholarship fundraising event.....more to come!

$40.00 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 - $200.00 full 2-day workshop (Thurs/Fri)
NON-Member -  $250.00 full 2-day workshop (Thurs/Fri)
Thursday Evening Networking Event -  $40 (optional)
No-Shows will be billed & responsible for payment.  See full cancellation policy below.

CHECK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE:

2022 WW Sponsorships 12022021.pdf

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION:

2022 Exhibitor Opportunities - Winter Workshop

Hotel Reservations

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

Rate: $135.00 per person per night. 

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 2022"

BOOK YOUR GROUP RATE FOR NYAPT WINTER WORKSHOP 2022 HERE

RATE AVAILABLE UNTIL THURSDAY 2/10/2022 (or until room block is sold out)

Cancellation:
Cancellations must be received in writing prior to 5 pm, February 11, 2022 (no phone cancellations will be accepted). Refunds can be made ONLY on cancellations received before 5 pm 2/11/2022. NO Refunds will be made after that date. ---> NO-SHOWS will be billed and expected to honor their invoices.

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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.   

Dinner starts at 6:00 PM, served in the Marriott Hotel main event room followed by a fun filled evening. Stay tuned for more!

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