Events & Training

Upcoming Events & Training

• NYSBCA Annual Convention - October 15, 2010 at 05:00pm Montauk Yacht Club - 32 Star Island Road Montauk, NY 11954

  Read below to find out more information about the New York School Bus Contractors Association (NYSBCA) Annual Convention.  You can download forms from the links below.

  Convention Agenda

  Registration Form

  Sponsorship Opportunities

  
  Annual Convention Information

  The New York School Bus Contractors Association  (NYSBCA) was founded in 1950 and represents over two hundred companies involved in the pupil transportation industry, operating over 22,000 school vehicles in New York State and transporting over two million children each day, for a total of 100 million miles yearly.  NYSBCA will be holding its 56^th Annual Convention October 15-17, 2010 at the Montauk Yacht Club located in Montauk, New York on the tip of Long Island.

  About the Convention:

  In the beginning of 2009, NYSBCA decided to promote its “Go Green, Ride Yellow” campaign.  The association has been working hard on getting children on school buses.  As you know, the yellow bus is not only the safest mode of transportation, but for every full school bus, it takes 36 personal vehicles off the road.  With today’s economy, NYSBCA has also been pushing the importance of not only keeping or getting children on the school bus, but we’ve been trying to educate NY school personnel about the cost-savings private transportation can provide.  The focus of this year’s convention will be on what school bus options are available, what expenses we see in the future and how privatizing school transportation can save districts money.  Join us for cutting edge information and take time to mingle with old friends and meet new ones.

  About the Area

  Long Island is the largest and longest island in the United States. A large body of water, the Peconic Bay, splits the eastern end to form two narrow peninsulas, commonly referred to as two forks. At Montauk, the extreme tip of the South Fork, the northern side opens to the waters of Block Island Sound with the Atlantic Ocean on the southern side.   For more information and Montauk history, go online to www.onmontauk.com.

  About the Yacht Club

  The Montauk Yacht Club is a destination resort unlike any other with a wealth of amenities and facilities to keep every member of your family active and occupied and always having a great time. The resort offers: heated indoor pool, two outdoor pools, saunas, surf camp, volley ball, horseshoes and bocce ball, tennis courts, spa, fitness center, nearby golf course, private lake beach and more!  The hotel’s address is 32 Star Island Road, Montauk, NY 11954.  To find out more, visit the resort’s website at www.montaukyachtclub.com.

  Room Reservations

  Room reservations can be made by calling the Montauk Yacht Club’s reservation department at (888) 692-8668 or directly at (631) 668-3100.  A discounted rate for the NYSBCA Annual Convention is $149 per night single or double occupancy, plus 11.625% tax.   Be sure to ask for the “NYSBCA Annual Convention” to secure the group rate.  Discounted rooms will be available until September 17^th or until the room block is full.

  NYSBCA Annual Convention
  October 15, 2010

Recent Events & Training

• New York School Bus Safety Competition - May 22, 2010 at 08:00am Lake Sebago - Harriman State Park Bear Mountain

  NYSBCA Announces its 39th Annual School Bus Safety Competition
  May 22, 2010 ~ Beginning at 8:00AM
  Lake Sebago in Harriman State Park

  DOWNLOADS:

  Application Packet (PDF)
  (Includes driver application, advertising & sponsorship opportunities, and competition information)

  Competition Rules and Regulations (PDF)

  Road Permit (DOC)
  (This is necessary for anyone bringing a large bus to the competition site)

  Judge Application (DOC)
  (No experience necessary to be a judge.  All judges receive a complimentary lunch.)

  New York School Bus Safety Competition
  May 22, 2010
• 15th National Congress on School Transportation - May 16, 2010 at 07:00pm University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg, MO

  Since 1939 the National Congresses (formerly Conferences) on School Transportation have been held periodically with the primary objective of ensuring safe, efficient transportation for school children. Since 1980 the 300-plus delegates from around the country who comprise the NCST have convened each five years. The 15th NCST will meet in May 16-19, 2010, in Warrensburg on the campus of the University of Central Missouri.

  The delegates will deliberate and adopt proposed updates to the 2005 National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures (NSTSP). The Specifications and Procedures are the primary purpose and product of the Congresses, comprising the delegates’ formal recommendations for vehicles, equipment, and operational practices that contribute to the objectives of safety and efficiency. As stated within the introduction to the NSTSP, its intended use is that “the specifications for school buses and procedures for operation are available for states to consider when establishing their standards, specifications, recommendations, and guidelines.”

  For more information go to www.ncstonline.org.

  15th National Congress on School Transportation
  May 16, 2010
• Free TSA Security Exercise - March 26, 2010 at 09:00am The Century House - 997 New Loudon Road (Route 9) Latham, NY

  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in conjunction with the New York School Bus Contractors Association (NYSBCA) requests your participation in a free regional school bus security exercise being conducted Friday, March 26, 2010 at The Century House (Route 9) in Latham, NY.

  The Security Exercise is open to all public and private pupil transportation personnel and is limited to the first 50 attendees.

  To register, please call the NYSBCA office at 518-220-9905 or register online at: http://tsa-istepexercises.com/albany/

  This workshop is intended to bring together several regional security partners to discuss multi-partner coordination of prevention and protection actions in response to a transportation security incident affecting the school bus community. The exercise will be a scenario-based advanced tabletop exercise that is focused on assessing security threats, establishing communications, securing critical infrastructure and assets, and public evacuation.

  The Regional School Bus Security Exercise will afford valuable opportunities to better understand the role you and other security partners may play in gaining awareness of how to prevent and respond to a security incident specific to the school bus community. Your participation is important to ensure your perspective is presented during our discussion. In addition your participation will provide an opportunity to enhance existing relationships with other industry partners and agencies as we work toward a common goal of increased security preparedness.

  NYSBCA would like to secure as many participants and observers from the various organizations as soon as possible.  Please help us coordinate with colleagues and industry representatives to ensure the event has a robust and diverse attendance.

  Overnight Accommodations:

  We have a group of overnight rooms blocked for Wednesday and Thursday evening for our attendees at the Clarion Hotel (which adjoins to the Century House). The room rate will be $99 plus tax per night and includes breakfast. Please contact the Century House directly at 518-785-0931 and ask for the NYSBCA room block.

  If you have any questions, please contact us.  Thank you!

  Free TSA Security Exercise
  March 26, 2010
• Safety & Maintenance Workshop - March 25, 2010 at 09:00am The Century House - 997 New Loudon Road (Route 9), Latham – (518) 785-0931

  REGISTER NOW by downloading this PDF Registration Form

  AGENDA OVERVIEW

  Track #1: Safety

  9:15am – 10:00am
  Registration

  10:00am – 11:15am
  Federal Regulations and 19A Updates*
  Presented by NYSDMV

  11:15am – 12:45pm
  NYSDOT DVIR Compliance Issues and other topics of concern
  Presented by Rusty Seastrum, NYSDOT

  12:45pm – 1:45pm
  Lunch on Own

  1:45pm – 3:15pm
  Roundtable Discussion
  Facilitated by Paul Quinn Mori, Huntington Coach Corporation
  Suggested topics include collision response and investigation training, health and wellness training for drivers, and planning for a successful “Safe Stop”. Please bring call us with your topic suggestions or just bring them for this workshop.

  *confirming workshop

  Track #2: Maintenance

  9:15am – 10:00am
  Registration

  10:00am – 1:00pm
  NYSDOT Brake Inspection (transportation supplied to N. Colonie School District bus garage)
  Presentation by Ira Schaffer, NYSDOT

  1:00pm – 1:45pm
  Lunch on Own

  1:45pm – 3:15pm
  Presentation by Bob Pudlewski, Fleet Consultant Specialist
  Highlights include 2010 Engines, Using Urea, Bio Diesel, Electronic Buses and Expected Changes in Motor Oil

  OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

  We have a group of overnight rooms blocked for Wednesday and Thursday evening for NYSBCA attendees at the Clarion Hotel (which adjoins to the Century House). The room rate will be $99 plus tax per night. Please contact the Century House directly at 518-785-0931 and ask for the NYSBCA room block.

  DIRECTIONS

  From the East ~ Take the NYS Thruway, I-90, Westbound to Exit B-1 (Berkshire Spur). Follow to I-787 North to Route 7 West. Take the exit for Route 9. Turn left on Route 9 (North). Go 1/2 mile north and Hotel will be on the right.

  From the West ~ Take the NYS Thruway, I-90, Eastbound to Exit 24. Take the Adirondack Northway, I-87, North to Exit 7 (Route 7), merge from right lane onto Eastbound Route 7 towards Troy. Stay in right lane for immediate exit onto Route 9 as right lane merges onto Route 9 North. Go 1/2 mile north and Hotel will be on the right.

  From the South ~ Take the NYS Thruway, I-87, Northbound to Exit 7 (Route 7), merge from right lane onto Eastbound Route 7 towards Troy. Stay in right lane for immediate exit onto Route 9 as right lane merges onto Route 9 North. Go 1/2 mile north and Hotel will be on the right.

  From the North ~ Take the Adirondack Northway, I-87, Southbound to Exit 7 towards Troy/Cohoes. Stay in right lane for immediate exit onto Route 9 as right lane merges onto Route 9 North. Go 1/2 mile north and Hotel will be on the right.

  If you have any questions, please contact NYSBCA at (518) 220-9905 or by e-mail to info@NYSBCA.com.

  Safety & Maintenance Workshop
  March 25, 2010
• Board Meeting - March 3, 2010 at 10:00am 74 State - 74 State Street Albany Board Meeting
  March 3, 2010

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