2024 MASBO Summer Conference

Session Learning and Objectives:

• Don’t settle for the minimum - Integration for all students with all needs.
• Driver retention by building relationships and trust.
• Meeting the State Standard: Clearinghouse, Training, Record Keeping
• Safety by the numbers.

Session Details:
Perhaps you haven’t noticed, but parenting responsibilities have changed over
the past few decades. The migration of responsibilities and expectations has resulted in
Transportation Specialists being required to not only transport students from home to
school and back, but we have also been tasked with making these trips as counselors,
behavior specialists, medical providers, and safety officers. These changes can be
positive by opening our minds and putting aside the belief that this is just the way it has
always been done. We should look to new and innovative ways to positively change
our industry. We need to learn how to collaborate with our special needs departments,
parents, and district administrations about new best practices and meeting the needs of
students and our bus support team.

Session Learning and Objectives:

• Don’t settle for the minimum - Integration for all students with all needs.
• Driver retention by building relationships and trust.
• Meeting the State Standard: Clearinghouse, Training, Record Keeping
• Safety by the numbers.

Session Details:
Perhaps you haven’t noticed, but parenting responsibilities have changed over
the past few decades. The migration of responsibilities and expectations has resulted in
Transportation Specialists being required to not only transport students from home to
school and back, but we have also been tasked with making these trips as counselors,
behavior specialists, medical providers, and safety officers. These changes can be
positive by opening our minds and putting aside the belief that this is just the way it has
always been done. We should look to new and innovative ways to positively change
our industry. We need to learn how to collaborate with our special needs departments,
parents, and district administrations about new best practices and meeting the needs of
students and our bus support team.

Several laws affect school transportation, including state and/or federal laws (Hours of Service, Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, MAP21, including the new ELDT, Driver Training requirements, and Use of NON-approved buses/vehicles for home-to-school or school-to-home routes). It's up to the schools to ensure that they are following the laws correctly. If they aren't, they can lose state reimbursement from OPI and could be subject to state or federal fines (both for the school district and the driver). 

Several laws affect school transportation, including state and/or federal laws (Hours of Service, Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, MAP21, including the new ELDT, Driver Training requirements, and Use of NON-approved buses/vehicles for home-to-school or school-to-home routes). It's up to the schools to ensure that they are following the laws correctly. If they aren't, they can lose state reimbursement from OPI and could be subject to state or federal fines (both for the school district and the driver). Presented by Michael Edwards, Harlow's School Bus Services, Stevensville Transportation Manager, Stevensville Public Schools.

The presentation from the EPA highlights funding opportunities for school districts. These opportunities provide funding for school districts to replace their old buses with low and zero-emission school buses. Low and zero-emission school buses is one of EPA’s objectives to protect the developing lungs of children. The presentation gives an overview of the current funding opportunities and how to apply to them.

The presentation from the EPA highlights funding opportunities for school districts. These opportunities provide funding for school districts to replace their old buses with low and zero-emission school buses. Low and zero-emission school buses is one of EPA’s objectives to protect the developing lungs of children. The presentation gives an overview of the current funding opportunities and how to apply to them.

Are your School District’s facilities in need of capital improvement projects? Do you see a potential need for bond financing in your future? If you are considering a big or small project and wonder where to start, this seminar will provide information for everyone including a bond market overview and helpful insights from an experienced school business official who has recently worked through the capital planning, bond election and bond issuance process and is currently in the construction phase. Presented by Julie Jones (Laurel School Districts), Bridget Ekstrom and Crystal Vogl (D.A. Davidson & Co.), Dan Semmens and Courtney Ellis (Dorsey & Whitney)

Learn about innovative construction opportunities that are not traditional bond/building options, including the pros and cons for each type of district. Stretch your building reserve dollars further and maximize your potential for your district.  

Learn about innovative construction opportunities that are not traditional bond/building options, including the pros and cons for each type of district. Stretch your building reserve dollars further and maximize your potential for your district.