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Legislative Agenda
NYSBCA supports:
- Amending Governor Paterson’s Budget proposal that allows school districts to engage in district-operated regional transportation by requiring school districts to establish the “true cost” of their transportation services 2/2/10 Testimony for Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Education
- Passage of a new law to modify the way the state calculates the pricing structure for contract extensions utilizing the CPI as provided by the State Education Law
- Removal of the sunset provision on the state’s RFP law pertaining to school transportation services
- Passage of a Sales Tax Credit for the Purchase of School Buses (click for more information)
- Repeal of the MTA Employee Tax/Mobility Tax or change the law to allow school bus contractors to be reimbursed by the state
- Initiatives that promote safe, reliable, and cost effective contractor-provided student transportation
- Initiatives that facilitate the use of alternative energy and improved fuel efficiency as long as they do not come in the form of unfunded mandates
- Additional funding for school bus safety initiatives provided by educational not-for-profits
NYSBCA opposes:
- Any new tax increase on the school bus contractor industry
- Any proposal that would negatively affect NY’s school bus contractor industry
Address:
New York School Bus Contractors Association
P.O. Box 268
Latham, NY12110
Phone: (518) 220-9905 or (888) 973-8368
Fax: (518) 220-9906
Staff:
Jennifer Carroll, CMP
Executive Director
jennifer@nysbca.com
Andre Claridge
Government Affairs Representative
andre@pcpublicaffairs.com
Contact NYSBCA:
Use this form for general inquiries.
Quick Links
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Events & Training
- 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
Registration10:00am – 11:15am
Federal Regulations and 19A Updates*
Presented by NYSDMV11:15am – 12:45pm
NYSDOT DVIR Compliance Issues and other topics of concern
Presented by Rusty Seastrum, NYSDOT12:45pm – 1:45pm
Lunch on Own1:45pm – 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
Registration10:00am – 1:00pm
NYSDOT Brake Inspection (transportation supplied to N. Colonie School District bus garage)
Presentation by Ira Schaffer, NYSDOT1:00pm – 1:45pm
Lunch on Own1:45pm – 3:15pm
Presentation by Bob Pudlewski, Fleet Consultant Specialist
Highlights include 2010 Engines, Using Urea, Bio Diesel, Electronic Buses and Expected Changes in Motor OilOVERNIGHT 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 - 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 - New York School Bus Safety Competition
- May 22, 2010 at 12:00am
Lake Sebago - Harriman State Park
New York School Bus Safety Competition
May 22, 2010
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