April 2018 “EVERY Child is SAFE on EVERY Ride EVERY Day!” CHAPTER NOTES April 2018 “EVERY Child is SAFE on EVERY Ride EVERY Day!”

New Beginnings Mid-Year! REFRESHING SPRING New Beginnings Mid-Year! 2.3 million children ride our yellow school buses every day of the school year. We have an opportunity in the middle of the school year to remind and refresh our drivers and every member of our safety team. Safety is all about never settling for ‘just enough’ What will you do to mark the coming of Spring and this moment of refreshment?

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Annual Conference Theme: DIAMONDS ON THE BUS: 60th Conference Anniversary Celebration! Sessions on School Security & Roles for Transportation Sessions on Special Education Transportation Sessions on Personnel Management & Issues Sessions on Clean Air school bus directions Sessions on student management techniques Opportunities for networking and ideas July 15-18, 2018; Albany Marriott Go to www.nyapt.org/event- 2818230

LAW COURSE! Register at www.nyapt.org/event-2822416 The Cyr Foundation is proud to bring you a School Transportation Law Course. Instructors will include attorneys from Harris Beach, PLLC. 4-hour course will include textbook and thumb drive containing all materials used in the course Registration of $145 per Member; $195 for non-members Dates on NYAPT/Cyr Website include: >May 3rd at Orange-Ulster BOCES >May 10th at Genesee Valley BOCES/Leroy >May 24th at Suffolk Transportation/Bay Shore >May 30th at Madison-Oneida BOCES All courses begin at 8 AM and end at or about 12 NOON

REPORT ON STATE BUDGET FINAL BUDGET ADOPTED ON MARCH 31st: Growth Cap Win!: The Legislature rejected the Governor’s proposal for a prospective 2% growth cap on all Expense-Based Aids, including Transportation Aid. Members should be proud of the work of our Legislative Committee and the Board in SUCCESSFULLY combatting this proposal. Overall increase in Education Aid (Foundation Aid): $618.34 million (to $17.79 billion) Overall increase in Transportation Aid: $94,866,679 (to $1,911,373,142) Funding for Bus Driver Training Fund: $400,000 Trans Aid: The Legislature fully funded school Transportation Aid for the coming year: Visit our website to view our Legislative Agenda & Budget Priorities Go to www.nyapt.org/advocacy

NEXT STEPS ON LEGISLATION! KEY PRIORITIES AND LOBBY DAY!! We are seeking Passage of: Stop Arm Camera Legislation Criminal Trespass Legislation Drug and Alcohol Testing Legislation Updated Disqualifying Crimes Legislation 1174 Penalty Fines and Enhancements Visit our Advocacy Page for Details: www.nyapt.org/advocacy

LOBBY DAY MAY 8TH Lobby Day is May 8th Boot Camp is May 7th at 6:30 PM Hotel Reservations Can Be Made at the Marriott at $115 per night Please register for the Lobby Day at www.nyapt.org/event-2886452 Arrival at Legislative Office Building at 8:00 AM Return to Marriott at 1:00 PM for Lunch De-Briefing SIGN UP TODAY! WE NEED MANY VOICES AND HANDS!!

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION AWARDS & RECOGNITION ART SCHOCK AWARD NYAPT HALL OF FAME CYR FOUNDATION SCHOOL BUS DRIVER OF THE YEAR PTSI/NYAPT TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR NYAPT LIFE MEMBERSHIP NYAPT HONORARY MEMBERSHIP KIDS AND SAFETY SCHOOL BUS SAFETY POSTER CONTEST MEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS NYSIR CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS SED AWARDS See NYAPT website (About Us)

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED…? NYAPT and Cyr will elect officers and Board members in July! These are the NYAPT Offices that are open for to candidates who wish to serve: President-Elect; Vice President; Secretary; Treasurer Nominations must be sent to NYAPT Secretary James Popkin. ACTIVE members in good standing are eligible to serve as an officer. The Cyr Foundation will elect 4 NYAPT seats and 2 Public Seats for its Board of Directors. To complete an application form, please go to www.nyapt.org/Cyr today!

WHY THE LGBTQ COURSE… Gender-based bullying is at an all time high. School bus drivers are not always familiar with the LGBTQ issues and sensitivities. We need to do all we can to enable them to keep the ride safe for ALL children. The Cyr Foundation is offering a program with PTSI to increase awareness and sensitivity to LGBTQ students. Drivers (attendants) will learn ways to prevent and lessen the effects of bullying for these students. It’s IMPORTANT for these team members to share in this program! Sign up today www.nyapt.org/event-2599345

Please be aware of these dates and discuss participation! 2018 CALENDAR REMINDERS Please be aware of these dates and discuss participation! April is: Child Abuse Prevention Month Autism Awareness Month Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2018 Operation Safe Stop Day April 26, 2018 *****New Tool Kit at www.nyapt.org/safestop ***** 2018 Legislative Advocacy Day May 8, 2018 2018 School Trans Personnel Appreciation Week May 14-18, 2018 2018 Annual Conference & Trade Show July 15-18, 2018

QUICK REVIEW Law Course is now available for registration at 4 locations Lobby Day is May 8th in the State Capitol---Sign Up Today! Consider nominating a deserving person for a NYAPT or Cyr award Work with students to submit Safety Poster entries Sign up for the LGBTQ Training Course for drivers Apply for the NYSIR New Attendee Scholarships! Operation Safe Stop Day coming April 26th---get ready! Appreciation Week --- Saying THANK YOU is important! Annual Conference and Trade Show July 15-18 at Albany Marriott--- registration is NOW OPEN!!!