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

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  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
• 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