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NYAPT TALKSEp 37 NYAPT Talks McKinney-Vento with Jamie Reinke from Freeport Public SchoolsIn Episode #37, I'm joined by Jamie Reinke, Transportation Director at Freeport Public Schools on Long Island. Jamie is the local expert on the McKinney-Vento Act and gives us as quick overview of the requirements, and responsibilities for meeting the demand for providing services. This is a must listen!
2025-11-1751 minNYAPT TALKSEp 35 NYAPT Talks with Antonio Civitella President and CEO at TransfinderIn episode 35, I'm joined by Antonio Civitella, President and CEO at Transfinder, and NYAPT Executive Director Dave Christopher. Tony shares a little about the background of his company, the leadership necessary to grow the company and ensure success in ther market place, and their offerings - past, present and future!
2025-10-2159 minNYAPT TALKSEp 34 NYAPT Talks with Maurita Coleman-SimpsonEp 34 is the final release from the Summer 2025 Conference series. I'm joined in this episode by Maurita Colemen-Simpson from the Half Hollow Hills School District in Dix Hills NY. Maurita is relatively new to the industry, and she's a shining star for sure!!
2025-09-2922 minNYAPT TALKSEp 33 - NYAPT Talks with Aaron Morrow from Matthews BusesI'm joined in episode 33 by Arron Morrow. Aaron is the Sales Manager for Matthews Buses. Matthews is a huge supporter of NYAPT, and Aaron shares a little about whats new at Matthews Buses and their partnerships with NYAPT!
2025-09-1529 minNYAPT TALKSEp 32 NYAPT Talks with Ed Biel from the Chittenango CSDIn Ep 32 I'm joined by Ed Biel from the Chittenango CSD. Ed is a first time NYAPT Summer Conference attendee and a Driver Trainer. Ed shares how he landed in pupil transportation, how he progressed to where he is and his aspirations to be a Director of Transportation.
2025-09-0824 minNYAPT TALKSEp 31 NYAPT Talks at the Summer Conference with Brian TraskJoin me as I catch up with Brian Trask from the Unatego CSD. Brian is very active in his chapter as well as the state association. He shares what's new in his district as his duties shift a little there, and we chat about his role in NYAPT, where he serves as Chair of the Technology Committee and Treasurer for our state assosication
2025-09-0128 minNYAPT TALKSEp 30 NYAPT Talks - Back to School with Dave Christopher and Marc MedinaEp. 30 includes NYAPT President Marc Medina and NYAPT Executive Director Dave Christopher. Our conversation includes continued driver shortage issues, NYAPT Legislative priorities for the upcoming year, reflections on the July NYAPT Summer Conference, and we wrap up with back to school messages.
2025-08-2542 minNYAPT TALKSEp 29 NYAPT Talks with Pat Elwell at the Summer ConferenceI'm joined by Pat Elwell from the Naples CSD on Ep 29 from the NYAPT Summer Conference. Pat and I discuss my driving for him the end the school year to help out due to driver shortage, some technology he's deployed at his district, and a little about his electric bus experiences.
2025-08-1825 minNYAPT TALKSEp 28 NYAPT Talks at the Summer Conference with Jason Markel and Bob CoreyIn Ep 28 I'm joined by Bob Corey and Jason Markel to hear about their unique roles at the Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES.
2025-08-1135 minNYAPT TALKSEp 27 NYAPT Talks at the Summer Conference with John Spatch and Kristen SecruIn Ep 27 I'm joined by John Spatch and Kristen Secru from the far southwestern area NY state. Thery over see 5 school districts between the two of them! Great conversation with two dynamic leaders setting the course for things to come in rural NYS Pupil Transportation!
2025-08-0444 minNYAPT TALKSEp 26 NYAPT Talks at the Summer Conference with Dan ProctorIn Ep 26 I'm joined by Dan Proctor at the summer conference in Saratoga Springs. Dan is a "School Bus Driver Trainer" for the Genesee Valley BOCES, but he does way more than train school bus drivers. Dan shares an overview of the services he provides to a wide range of school districts in rural western NY!
2025-07-2816 minNYAPT TALKSEp 25 NYAPT Talks at the Summer Conference with Dave RichardsonI'm joined by Dave Richardson at the NYAPT Summer Conference in Saratoga Springs. Dave Richardson is the Executive Director for Student Operations at the Greece CSD. Dave and I discuss the benefits of attending the NYAPT conference, CDL 3rd party testing and the NYAPT Communications Committee taking oversight of the NYAPT Talks Podcast.
2025-07-2143 minNYAPT TALKSEp 23: NYAPT Talks with Matt Schultz from the Hilton CSDIn episode 23, I visit Matt Schultz at the Hilton CSD transportation department in Hilton NY. Matt is the Director of Transportation at the Hilton CSD and was an early adopter of Stop-Arm Cameras in the Rochester NY area. Matt and I recorded an episode last year to hear about getting the program up and running in the Hilton School District. Now, one year later, I circle back to review the program and look at the outcomes in this effort to improve student safety for the Hilton CSD.
2025-05-1957 minNYAPT TALKSEp 22 NYAPT Talks with Greece CSD Transportation Director David RichardsonFor episode 22, I travel to Greece NY to chat with Dave Richardson. Dave is the Director of Transportation for Greece CSD and took steps to address driver shortage through service changes. I followed the process in Greece as they developed transportation policy changes as a result of recommendations from a consulting firm. The changes were implemented for the 24-25 school year, and Dave shares the story and the outcomes.
2025-04-281h 07NYAPT TALKSEp 21 - NYAPT Talks with Pat Elwell of the Naples CSDIn Ep 21 we talk with Pat Elwell, Transportation Supervisor and Head Mechanic with the Naples CSD. Pat has recently deployed a couple of EV buses in his distrcit, and he shares that story. But Pat also shares his interesting story of how he ended up in the school district. Listen along and I'm sure you'll find it's time well spent!
2025-04-071h 15NYAPT TALKSEp 20 - Catching up with NYAPT Executive Director Dave ChristopherIn this episode Dave shares information about the Winter Workshop, Summer Conference, NYS Budget, the NYAPT Legislative Committee, the upcoming Operation Safe Stop, and NAPT policy statements. We cover a lot of ground in under an hour - hope you enjoy and stay safe out there!
2025-03-2154 minNYAPT TALKSEp 19 NYAPT Talks EV Buses with John Havrilla from Wendel AssociatesIn this episode we are joined by John Havrilla, Director of Alternative Fuels for Wendel Associates, which supports NYAPT as an Industry Member! John is a tremendous source of knowledge on alternative fuels in transportation. John offers us his perspectives and advice on navigating the transistion to zero emissions. We discuss indoor charging concerns, Inductive Charging, Hydrogen and CNG fuels and the essential transition plans needed to maximize funding opportunities in NYS.
2025-01-211h 05NYAPT TALKSEp 18 NYAPT Talks with Marc Medina and Dave ChristopherIn this episode I'm joined by Marc Medina, our new NYAPT President, and Executive Director Dave Christopher. We hear about Marc's goals as he kicks off his presidency. We also discuss the new NYAPT App for a member communication forum, re-cap EV bus listening sessions recently held, and recommendations from the NTSB Report HIR-22-06 on a Tennessee bus crash from back in October of 2020. We wrap it up with well wishes for our members for a safe and successful start to the new school year!
2024-08-221h 04NYAPT TALKSEp 17 Reflections on the Summer Conference with Dave ChristopherIn this episode I'm joined by Executive Director of NYAPT, Dave Christopher. Dave shares an overview of the Annual Summer Conference and Trade Show!
2024-07-2244 minNYAPT TALKSEp 14 - Updates from Dave Christopher, NYAPT Executive DirectorIn this episode I'm joined by Dave Christopher for NYAPT updates the NYS Budget, State Aid runs, Legislative updates, Operation Safe Stop, and the upcoming Summer 2024 Conference!
2024-04-2350 minNYAPT TALKSEp 13 NYAPT Talks with Perry Oddi from Lake Shore CSDIn episode 13 I'm joined by Perry Oddi, Director of Transportation for the Laske Shore CSD in Angola NY. Perry has secured 7.9 million in EPA grant funding to procure 20 battery electric school buses. Perry shares his experience to date with his two electric school buses and the District's plans to add 20 additional buses and the infrastructure to support those buses.
2024-03-201h 07NYAPT TALKSEp 12 Part 4 - Live from the Winter Workshop with Hannah Abdoo from NYSERDAIn the final episode from the NYAPT Winter Workshop, I'm joined by Hannah Abdoo. Hannah is a project manager from NYSERDA and was at the workshop to educate attendees on the Bus Incentive Program - NYSBIP - for EV school buses. We had a great chat and I hope this conversation is helpful to many as our industry navigates the path to electrification of school bus fleets.
2024-03-0823 minNYAPT TALKSEp 12 Part 2 - Live from the Winter Workshop with Marc Medina and Elizabeth FoxIn Part 2 of episode 12 I'm joined by NYAPT President-Elect Marc Medina from the Farmingdale School District, and by Elizabeth Fox from the Johnson City School District. I'll chat with Marc about his path to the NYAPT presidency and his vision for the Asssociation. Elizabeth shares with us the journey she's been on which lead her back to the Johnson City School District as Director of Auxiliary Services. Elizabeth and her team at JC have been busy learning about and deploying an electric school bus.
2024-02-2944 minNYAPT TALKSEp 11 - NYAPT Talks with Pete James - Part 2This is part 2 of the conversation Dave Christopher and I had with Pete James. We traveled to his office in Mayville NY to chat with Pete about his career and the NYAPT organization. His knowledge of the history of NYAPT and the pupil transportation industry is amazing. He is a great guy and a great resource. I hope you enjoy our conversation in part 2 of this episode!
2024-02-1348 minNYAPT TALKSEp 11 - NYAPT Talks with Pete James - Part 1In this two part series, Dave Christopher and I travel to southwestern NYS to spend an afternoon with Pete James of Chautauqua Transportation Services in Chautauqua NY. Pete has been an icon in NYS pupil transportation and in NYAPT for as long I've been in the business. Pete is a wealth of knowledge, a great resource and a colorful charachter! I hope you enjoy Part 1 of our conversation with Pete.
2024-02-0753 minNYAPT TALKSEp 9 NYAPT Talks - Updates from Executive Director Dave ChristopherIn this episode we're joined by Transportation Supervisor Jerry Ordmandy from the Downsville CSD. Downsville is a 142 sq mi rural district located in the Catskill region of NY. Jerry shares his experience with the deployment of their first EV school bus in the Downsville CSD.
2024-01-1649 minNYAPT TALKSEp 9 NYAPT Talks - Updates from Executive Director Dave ChristopherIn episode 9, I'm joined by Dave Chistopher to bring updates to the membership on various conferences and issues of the day!
2023-11-1646 min
NYAPT TALKSEp 7 NYAPT TALKS - Welcome Back!On this episode Dave Christopher and I extend our wishes for a safe and successful school opening to all of our members across NYS. We also chat about the bus driver shortage, electric school buses and the recent student fatality in Ohio.
2023-09-0644 min
NYAPT TALKSEp 6 NYAPT TALKS with Andrew Krokowski of South Lewis CSDIn this episode we discuss the Top Transportation Teams Award for departments with fewer than 100 employees that Andrew received from TransFinder at the STN Expo in Reno this past July. We also discuss Andrews creative solutions to the bus driver shortage. Andrew is a relatively new transportation supervisor who shares some great ideas and strong leadership styles.
2023-08-0854 min
NYAPT TALKSEp 5 - NYAPT 2023 Summer Conference Wrap-upIn episode 5, NYAPT President Ted Nugent, Executive Director David Christopher and I discuss the Summer conference and provide a wrap-up to that event.
2023-07-2441 min
NYAPT TALKSEp 4 NYAPT TALKS Live from the Summer Conference Part 5In this 5th and final segment of our podcast series Live from the Summer Conference, I am joined by Cathy Trapasso, Nancy Pickering, Karen Rizzo and Andy Rivera from the Wappingers CSD
2023-07-1223 min
NYAPT TALKSEp 4 NYAPT TALKS Live from the Summer Conference Part 4In part 4 of our series from the Summer Conference I am joined by Perry Oddi of the Lakeshore CSD, Chris Nichols From the Spencerport CSD, Stephanie Alaimo from the Fairport CSD and Steve Troost from the Mahopac CSD
2023-07-1232 min
NYAPT TALKSEp 4 NYAPT TALKS Live from the Summer Conference Part 3In part 3 of our series at the Summer Conference I am joined by Ron Macky and Thomas Murphy from Greenwood Lake School District, April Sanko from Red Creek CSD, Kelly Ray from Sodus CSD and Dan Proctor from the Genesee Valley BOCES
2023-07-1239 min
NYAPT TALKSEp 4 NYAPT Talks Live from the Summer Conference Part 2In Part 2 of episode 4 - Live from the Summer Conference - I am joined by Jason Johnson from the Horseheads CSD, David Richardson from the Greece CSD and Janelle Scott from Golden Sun Transportation.
2023-07-1138 min
NYAPT TALKSEp 4 NYAPT Talks Live from the Summer ConferenceIn this episode we are on site at the 2023 NYAPT Summer Conference to interview attendees. This is part 1 in the series from the conference, and in this episode I am joined by Lori-Ann Savino of Jericho CSD, Diane Miano of Jordan-Elbridge CSD and Brian Trask of Unatego CSD.
2023-07-1154 min
NYAPT TALKSEp 3 NYAPT TALKS Legislative Committee Session RecapIn this episode I'm joined by NYAPT Legislative Committee Chairman John Spatch and NYAPT Lobbyist Andre Claridge from PC Public Affairs to discuss NYAPT's work on legislative issues impacting pupil transportation.
2023-07-0554 min
NYAPT TALKSEp 2 NYAPT TALKS EPA Clean School Bus FundingIn this episode we are joined by Lily Black, Mobile Source Air Quality Specialist - Air and Radiation Division for Region 2 of the U.S. EPA, which includes New York and New Jersey. Lily and her team share details on the current round of grant funding for Zero Emissions School Buses. Dave Christopher, Executive Director of NYAPT, shares updates on the July Summer Conference and what attendees can expect to see and learn there.
2023-06-151h 01
NYAPT TALKSEP 1 NYAPT TALKSHost Bill Harvey talks with NYAPT President Ted Nugent and NYAPT Executive Director Dave Christopher about the rollout of NYAPT's podcast, the why, who, when and where, and the upcoming Annual Summer Conference reminder coupled with NYAPT News and Notes. https://www.nyapt.org/ https://www.nyapt.org/pageId=1863579 - Conference Link
2023-05-2441 min
The Route presented by School Bus FleetClass-Action VictoryExecutive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including a class-action victory for advocates of students with diabetes in New York City Schools. Also, check out an interview with David Christopher, executive director of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT).
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