NASDPTS - NASDPTS 2022 Annual Conference Agenda

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NASDPTS Annual Conference Agenda
Days and times of workshops are subject to change.

Thursday, October 27th	8:30am – 4:00pm	NASDPTS Board of Directors Meeting (2021-2022 Board)
	12:00pm – 4:30pm	Registration and Information Table sponsored by Zonar
	4:30pm – 5:15pm	First Time State Director and First Time NASDPTS Conference Attendee Orientation
	5:45pm buses depart hotel, with an additional bus at 5:55pm 6:00pm - dinner begins Buses depart Morton’s (once full) for the hotel at 8:00pm, 8:30pm & 9:00pm	Offsite Dinner at Morton's Steakhouse (1750 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202) sponsored by Safe Fleet / Seon

Friday, October 28th	7:00am – 8:00am	Breakfast on your Own
	7:00am +	Registration and Information Table
	8:00am	Grab-and-Go Coffee sponsored by Tyler Technologies
	8:00am - 8:15am	Welcome and Introductions presented by Mike Simmons, President-Elect
	8:15am – 10:10am	AGENCY UPDATE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration presented by Kristin Rosenthal, Highway Safety Specialist, Aaron Greenwood, Engineer and Laura Dunn, Highway Safety Specialist
	10:15am – 10:30am	Break (on your own)
	10:30am – 11:00am	AGENCY UPDATE: American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators presented by Anne Ferro, President & CEO
	11:00am – 12:00pm	Understanding the Benefits of Automated and Autonomous Technology presented by Zack Lacelle, Vice President for Transportation Systems, Robotic Research (RR.AI) and Don Lefeve, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, RR.AI
	12:00pm – 1:00pm	Lunch co-sponsored by EverDriven and Rosco
	1:00pm – 2:00pm	Recommended Strategies for Implementing Safe Transportation for Children with Disabilities presented by Linda Bluth, Consultant
	2:00pm – 3:15pm	AGENCY UPDATE: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration presented by Larry Minor, Associate Administrator, Office of Policy
	3:15pm – 3:30pm	Snack Break sponsored by Zūm
	3:30pm – 4:30pm	AGENCY UPDATE: U.S. Department of Education presented by David Cantrell, Acting Director, Office of Special Education Programs
State Directors Session	4:30pm – 5:00pm	NASDPTS Business Meeting (State Directors Only)
SNAC & Associate Member Session	4:30pm – 5:30pm	State and National Association Council Members + Associate Members Meet & Greet
	4:30pm – 5:30pm	Supplier Council Steering & Membership Committees (Committee Members only)
	6:00pm buses depart hotel 6:30pm - dinner begins 9:30pm buses depart Throw Social DC for the hotel	Offsite Dinner at Throw Social DC (1401 Okie St NE STE #102, Washington, DC 20002) sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Saturday, October 29th	7:00am – 8:00am	Breakfast on Your Own
	7:00am +	Registration and Information Table
	8:00am	Grab-and-Go Coffee sponsored by Tyler Technologies
	8:00am – 8:30am	Association Updates presented by Rick Grisham, President, NAPT, Carina Noble, President, NSTA and Lexi Higgins, Deputy Director, Busing on the Lookout
	8:30am – 10:15am	OEM Electric Bus Panel presented by Blue Bird, BYD, IC Bus, Pegasus Bus Company, The Lion Electric Co. and Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
	10:15am – 10:45am	Hot Continental Breakfast sponsored by United Safety
	10:30am – 1:00pm	Supplier Showcase Tabletop Setup (registered suppliers only)
	10:45am - 11:30am	Electric Bus Regional State Director Panel presented by Anna Borges, California State Director, Mike Bullman, NASDPTS Secretary, South Carolina State Director, Pat McManamon, NASDPTS President, Vermont State Director and Chris Kath, Indiana State Director
	11:15am – 12:15pm	School Bus Manufacturers Technical Council Meeting (SBMTC Members Only)
	11:30am – 12:15pm	Alternative Transportation Panel presented by EverDriven (formerly ALC Schools), HopSkipDrive and Zūm Services, Inc.
	12:15pm	Lunch on your own
	1:00pm – 2:00pm	Supplier Council Annual Meeting (Supplier Council, NASDPTS Board of Directors and State Director Members only)
	2:00pm – 4:00pm	Supplier Showcase: Networking with NASDPTS Supplier Council Members
	4:00pm – 5:00pm	NASDPTS Annual Membership Meeting (Open to All NASDPTS Members)
		Evening on Your Own

Sunday, October 30th	7:00am – 8:00am	Breakfast on Your Own
	7:15am +	Registration and Information Table
	8:00am	Grab-and-Go Coffee sponsored by Tyler Technologies
	8:00am - 8:15am	The 2022 Kansas Loading & Unloading Survey presented by Keith Dreiling, Kansas State Director
	8:15am – 8:30am	NASDPTS Resources You May Be Missing: NASDPTS Website presented by Jennifer Bruce, NASDPTS Administrative & Member Services Director and Chris Ellison, SNAC Chairman
	8:30am – 9:00am	Safety Data Trends & Challenges presented by Kevin Chang, University of Idaho
	9:00am – 9:45am	Driver Shortage Discussion presented by Tyler Bryan, NASDPTS Eastern Region Chair, Delaware State Director, Vijay Ramnarain, NASDPTS Southern Region Chair, Virginia State Director, Mike Stier, NASDPTS Central Region Chair, Illinois State Director and Brock Dittus, NASDPTS Western Region Chair, Oregon State
	9:45am - 10:15am	What if? Developing Discussion-Based Exercises to Prepare for School Bus Emergencies presented by Josh Wickham, Tennessee State Director
	10:15am – 10:30am	Snack Break sponsored by Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation
	10:30am – 11:15am	Entry-Level Driver Training: What’s Working and What’s Not presented by Susan Miller, Colorado State Director
	11:15am – 12:00pm	Let There Be Light…Maybe presented by Mike LaRocco, Indiana State Director
	12:00pm – 1:00pm	Lunch co-sponsored by BESI, Inc. and First Light Safety Products
State Directors' Sessions	1:00pm – 2:15pm	NASDPTS Board Meeting (2021-2022 Board and 2022-2023 Board – State Directors Welcome)
	2:15pm – 4:00pm	NASDPTS Business Meeting (State Directors)
SNAC & Associate Member Session	2:15pm – 3:15pm	Roundtable Discussion: Successes and Challenges of State Associations (all members welcome to attend)
	Buses depart (once full) for Punch Bowl Social at 6:10pm, 6:20pm and 6:45pm 6:30pm - dinner begins Buses depart (once full) for the hotel at 8:30pm, 9:00pm & 9:15-9:30pm	Offsite Dinner at Punch Bowl Social (4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 1180, Arlington, VA 22203) sponsored by IC Bus, LLC

Monday, October 31st	7:00am – 8:00am	Breakfast on Your Own
	7:15am	Information Table
	8:00am	Grab-and-Go Coffee sponsored by Tyler Technologies
	8:00am – 8:30am	Driver Fitness Regional State Director Panel presented by Mike Bullman, NASDPTS Secretary, South Carolina State Director, Tyler Bryan, NASDPTS Eastern Regional Chair, Delaware State Director, Mike Stier, NASDPTS Central Region Chair, Illinois State Director and Susan Miller, Colorado State Director
	8:30am – 9:00am	Marijuana and School Transportation presenter Chris Ellison, SNAC Chair and Board Representative and Transportation Manager at David Douglas School District
	9:00am – 10:15am	AGENCY UPDATE: National Transportation Safety Board presented by Meg Sweeney, Project Manager
	10:15am – 10:30am	Snack Break sponsored by SafeGuard / IMMI
	10:30am – 11:15am	AGENCY UPDATE: Transportation Security Administration presented by David Cooper, Industry Engagement Branch Manager, Surface Policy Division, Policy, Plans & Engagement
	11:15am - 12:00pm	AGENCY UPDATE: Environmental Protection Agency presented by Karl Simon, Director, Transportation & Climate Division
	12:00pm	Conference Concludes - Thanks for Attending!
	12:15pm – 1:15pm	NASDPTS Board Meeting (2022-2023 Board)