Welcome to START! The School Transportation Academy for Resources and Training. PSBA is now making it more convenient for members to access educational programming right on their desktop. START will utilize “Go to Webinars” which provides an interactive setting allowing participants to submit written questions or “raise their hands” to ask questions. Presenters can lead a webinar from their home or office expanding the possibilities of speakers we can recruit for these education sessions.
START Webinars are offered at no charge for PSBA members. All members of PSBA companies are encouraged to attend (supervisors, mechanics, safety team, etc.) If you are interested in learning more about membership, please contact the office at office@paschoolbus.org or (717) 975-1951.
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Date
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Topic/Title
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Presenter(s)
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| March |
3/21/2023
10:00 AM
Live recording available under Education & Events tab
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Claims & Loss Control
Provide attendees with a review of the current Fleet Risk Environment including information on the driving environment, claims trends, and insurance claims. This will include information on current trends in Nationwide school bus program claims and strategies for minimizing the impact of the current environmental issues. |
Nationwide
Gary Gillespie &
Todd Neuman |
| March |
3/14/2023
10:00 AM
Live recording available under Education & Events tab
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Special Needs Toolkit & EL Track Sneak Peek!
Having a rider challenge? Need a refresher on wc securement? Need to train a new staffer? Learn how to navigate and use the EL toolkit to your advantage AND get a sneak peek of the Annual Convention Exceptional Leaners Track!
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Brooke Garcia, Sue Roenigk and Ann Marie Crawford |
| February |
02/28/2023
10:00 AM
Live recording available under Education & Events tab
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Recruitment Week
Welcome back to our industry experts, Co-Chair of PSBA Membership Committee, Alison Sload and Recruitment Manager, Mindy Brittingham, from Krapf School Bus! The PSBA Membership Committee continues to focus on Driver Shortage and developing tools and resources that the membership can use to help with recruitment and retention. Join us to learn about the state-wide recruitment week program, to help increase visibility and boost your local events.
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Krapf School Bus
Mindy Brittingham,
Ann Black, Alison Sload |
| February |
02/14/2023
Live recording available under Education & Events tab
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Legal Focus: A Closer Look!
Join the school transportation experts at RC Kelly Law Associates, as they take a closer look at some of most talked about issues and articles from the last year that are important to school bus contractors.
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RCKLA
Matt Jandrisavitz, Esq.
Brian Hill, Esq. |
| January |
1/10/2023
Live recording available under Education & Events tab
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Transporting Generation Z & Alpha: Understanding the
Behaviors and Traits of Students You Transport
Join Linda Neff, CSRM, AU expert as we review the prominent behaviors and traits of today’s students and how to respond to them. Review challenges today’s children face and how it influences their conduct on the bus. Review real claim activity and discuss the best practice in drivers’ actions, and add to your toolbox ways to communicate with student, drivers, supervisors, and the school.
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Linda Neff, CSRM, AU
Director of the School Transportation Program, Keystone
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December
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12/13/2022
Live recording available under Education & Events tab
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Wage & Hour: What School Bus Contractors Need to Know
An encore session from Annual Convention - submit your anonymous questions today! Join Karen Welton from U.S. Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division, to continue the conversation regarding employee wages, hours worked, training time, and recordkeeping. And to review the importance of recognizing and avoiding wage related retaliation claims. A must attend session those involved in payroll, human resources and supervisors.
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Karen Welton, Community Outreach & Resource Planning Specialist - U.S. Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division
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November
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11/15/2022
Live recording available under Education & Events tab
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How to Use Social Media to Enhance Your Recruitment Efforts.
Join industry experts on how to Use Social Media to Enhance Your Business Efforts! Krapf School Bus team, Alison Sload and Mindy Brittingham come together to walk PSBA members through how building and improving your social media platforms can get your business more exposure and grow an even more successful organization.
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Alison Sload & Mindy Brittingham, Krapf School Bus Companies
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November
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11/01/2022
Live recording available under Education & Events tab
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Driver Training = Driver Retention
As noted in the HR 15 Report, training programs for bus drivers on student management has improved working condition and retention. Join Subject Matter Experts to learn more about how to implement a student management program with your district.
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Beverly Peppernick,
Krapf School Bus
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October
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10/18/2022
Live recording available under Education & Events tab
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PSBA’s Response to HR 15 Recommendations: A Panel Report
The PSBA has taken action based on the HR-15 Joint State Government Commission Study. Come hear the latest and how you can support our efforts.
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Shawn McGlinchey
Richard Kelly
Todd Rittenhouse
Beverly Peppernick
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On Demand Recordings Always Available!
To view previously recorded Webinars hosted by the START webinar series please visit the Education & Events tab, then click "MEMBERS ONLY - START Webinar Recordings". Can't find the webinar you are looking for or have questions? Please contact the office at Office@paschoolbus.org or by phone at (717) 975-1951.