Saturday June 01 As of 5/13/24. Subject to change.

Speaker: Zachary Moren

Description: Transportation operations need a tool to manage their fleet and ensure their vehicles are maintained, safe, and compliant, resulting in increased uptime. As schools move toward EV, a fleet management tool is more critical than ever. In this 40-minute interactive presentation, you’ll learn how fleet maintenance and inspection technology such as Servicefinder can be a vital partner in ensuring that nothing is overlooked. Participate in an actual inspection using a mobile tool and see firsthand how easy it is to submit an inspection form digitally. Create a work order based on the inspection fault and assign the work to a technician using the scheduler. Efficiently run a report of open work orders by technician or date started. From inspections to work orders to billing and invoicing, fleet maintenance technology can help you be more organized and efficient and prevent you from missing anything. These tools allow your team to submit requests from anywhere on a mobile device, and you can keep an eye on operations by utilizing a custom dashboard.

Note: This is an included session for the Inspection Training attendees before the hands-on training off-site, and it is also OPEN to all other main conference attendees.

Continental Breakfast provided for participants

Speaker: Wayne Lee

Description: The Transportation Director Summit at STN EXPO Indianapolis is a signature event designed exclusively for qualified transportation directors. Participants will network with peers throughout two days, starting the afternoon of Friday, May 31 at the Omni Severin Hotel, and continuing all day Saturday, June 1, at Topgolf in Fishers, prior to the start of the regular STN EXPO conference. Successful applicants will gain high-level insights from experts within the student transportation industry and beyond, on how to implement true leadership and innovation practices into their local operation.

Location: Brownsburg Community School Corporation

Instructors: Bobby Williams, Asst. Director Fleet Services, Cy-Fair ISD, Jannet Malig, Long Beach (California) Clean Cities, Derek Bryant, Nat. Institute for Automotive Srv Excellence, Alan Fidler, MSD of Lawrence Township

Description:  Attendees of this training head to Brownsburg Community School Corporation to receive hands-on experience with finding more defects prior to vehicle failure, which allows for expedited repairs, increased vehicle uptime, and a more efficient maintenance program. New this year is a detailed overview taught by electric school bus experts on the differences between inspecting zero-emissions vehicles and internal combustion vehicles. Hosted by Brownsburg Community School Corporation with transportation provided by Miller Transportation. Lunch is served.

*This program requires separate registration. (Maximum of 50 participants)

Presenter:  Dick Fischer, Owner, Transportation Development Group 

Description: The Commercial Driver’s License manual is the primary resource for safe and effective school bus drivers, as it contains the rules and regulations that govern their profession. The CDL manual contains many common-sense tools to ensure safe and effective driving on routes and at school bus stops. Drivers also need proper training and coaching to apply the principles of the handbook to various situations they may encounter on the road and at school bus stops. This session will review the main requirements of the CDL handbook and provide tips and techniques for driver training and evaluation. It will also discuss how technology can be used to enhance driver performance and safety, but not as a substitute for sound judgement and skills. Attendees will learn how to use the CDL handbook as a guide, not a crutch, and how to combine common sense and technology to make the school bus ride as safe as possible. 

Presenter: Dick Fischer, Owner, Transportation Development Group 

Panelists: 

• Kristi Hartzel, Special Needs Router/Dispatcher, Campbell County Schools in Kentucky 
• Michael Larocco, Director, Office of Student Transportation, Indiana Department of Education  

Description: The school bus safety conversation expands to look at recent high-profile incidents and includes discussions with industry experts on ways to mitigate them, ranging from the use of three-point seat belts and Child Safety Restraints to proper school bus stop operations to de-escalating violence.  

Presenter: Derek Bryant, Manager, Medium/Heavy Test Devlopment at National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Description: Receive an overview of two new electric vehicle safety tests that student transporters can take to obtain certification for working on or around electric school buses. Level one is for school bus drivers, aides and supervisory staff and teaches basic safety around electric school buses. Level two is for staff such as technicians and traditional fuelers who will be working hands-on with electric school buses for maintenance, service and charging.

Moderator:  Stephanie Ly, Senior Manager, eMobility Strategy and Manufacturing Engagement, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities 

Panelists:  

• Tim Farquar, Superintendent, Williamsfield Schools in Illinois 
• Doug Francis, Fleet Manager (retired), Gaylord Public Schools in Michigan 
• Vadim Varchenko, Product Support Senior Manager, Accelera 

Description:  Electric school buses are not only good for the environment but also offer potential savings and benefits for school districts and communities. However, they also require a new set of skills and knowledge for the technicians who will maintain the vehicles and infrastructure. How can the school transportation industry attract and retain the next generation of workers who are proficient in electric vehicle technology and charging systems? What kind of training and certification do they need? How can we foster a culture of innovation and sustainability among our staff? Join this panel to hear from experts and practitioners who are leading the way in electric school bus workforce development. 

Saturday, June 1 | 7 – 9 p.m.

Punch Bowl Social

120 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Description:  Join us as we kick off the 2024 STN EXPO at Punch Bowl Social in Indianapolis. It’s guaranteed to be a good time with colleagues and friends. This will be a night to remember with music, dancing, food and drinks. Hope to see you there!