2015 National Association Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Summit Trade Show

Each year, along with providing cutting edge curriculum, Professional Development Series (PDS) courses, industry presentations, lectures, workshops, and fun, the NAPT Summit also serves as a showcase for the newest products and the latest technology the pupil transportation industry has to offer.

Join NAPT in Richmond, VA November 10 for NAPT’s One-Day Trade Show, the biggest and best gathering of school bus manufacturers and school transportation product suppliers along with pupil transportation professionals looking to learn about the latest products and services on the market today.

Will you be there?

The annual NAPT Conference and Trade Show is consistently recognized as the premier school transportation conference in the nation. Expect 6 keynote speakers, 15+ different in-depth, training classes, dozens of workshops, more than 120 vendors, and more than 1500 people. See the newest products and latest technology in pupil transportation!

It is THAT time of year…

Look for School Training Solutions (STS) at the NAPT Summit and the NASDPTS Annual Conference in Richmond.

I am in town to lend a hand or answer ANY questions you may have about online training from Nov. 7 — Nov. 11. Look for me in sessions and at the NAPT Trade Show.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone again this year!

See you soon,

Patrick Willi
School Training Solutions

Alex Sheen Talks Commitment at 2015 NAPT Summit

Alex Sheen is the founder of because I said I would, a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to bettering humanity through promises made and kept. Sparked by the loss of his father, Alex and his organization send “promise cards” to anyone anywhere in the world at no cost. Alex is someone who truly honors commitment. He once walked over 240 miles across the entire state of Ohio in 10 days to fulfill a promise. In just two years, because I said I would has sent over 2.4 Million promise cards to over 152 different countries.

Find out more about Mr. Sheen during this year’s NAPT Summit.

Alex Sheen is one of many great speakers scheduled for this year’s NAPT Summit in Richmond, VA.

This session is sponsored by Transfinder, a national leader in intelligent transportation systems, providing transportation management systems and services to K-12 school districts. Transfinder is encouraging you to stand up to bullying and to be your district’s superhero by showing off your best “selfie” at one of their selfie spots at this session and in their booth #527.

Will you be there?

The annual NAPT Conference and Trade Show is consistently recognized as the premier school transportation conference in the nation. Expect 6 keynote speakers, 15+ different in-depth, training classes, dozens of workshops, more than 120 vendors, and more than 1500 people. See the newest products and latest technology in pupil transportation!

Leadership Lessons from Mark Aesch

Mark Aesch, the former CEO of the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA), has nearly two decades of strategic leadership experience. Aesch is currently a thought leader at the Boston Consulting Group, an international consulting company. In his presentations, Aesch addresses his management and business strategies and his turnaround story.

Mr. Aesch focused on transforming the business from the bottom up, creating buy-in among the employees and treating the riders like customers instead of mere passengers. By doing so, he eliminated the deficit and instead created a $34.5 million surplus, grew the organization (the budget is now $85 million), increased the number of passengers by 20 percent (a rate which is 50 percent higher than the national average), and lowered fares to $1.

Find out Mr. Aesch’s techniques and strategies at this year’s NAPT Summit.

Mark Aesch is one of many great speakers scheduled for this year’s NAPT Summit in Richmond, VA.

Will you be there?

The annual NAPT Conference and Trade Show is consistently recognized as the premier school transportation conference in the nation. Expect 6 keynote speakers, 15+ different in-depth, training classes, dozens of workshops, more than 120 vendors, and more than 1500 people. See the newest products and latest technology in pupil transportation!

National School Bus Safety Week is October 19-23

School transportation departments are encouraged to spread the message of safety by working with local media, encouraging local businesses to offer public support, asking the school board and administrators to take action, and getting teachers and students involved.

We have collected some great digital resources for National School Bus Safety Week. Please download and share.

These Digital Resources include:

•State Laws Regarding Passing School Buses
•Resource Guide and Activity Booklet
•Illegal Passing Infographic
•NAPT Public Service Announcement
•and more

For even more information about National School Bus Safety Week and the Annual Poster Contest visit the National Association for Pupil Transportation.

National School Bus Safety Week & Poster Contest

Be safe.