NYAPT upcoming events

December 2026 NYAPT Board of Directors & Committee Meetings (04 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Meeting of the NYAPT

Board of Directors and Committee Meetings

NYAPT BOARD MEETING
Saturday, December 5 - 8:30 - 12:00 Noon

NYAPT Committee Meetings

Friday, December 4, 2026

All meetings will be held in person at the Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany. A Zoom option will be available for those unable to attend. Please indicate if you are attending in-person so accurate counts can be provided to the hotel and adequate meeting room accommodations are provided.

HOTEL
All room accommodations will be at the DESMOND HOTEL, 660 Albany Shaker Road in Albany. Click on the "Room Reservation Link" below to reserve a room:

ROOM RESERVATION LINK FOR NYAPT Board Meeting

*Please note the reservation link defaults to the first day rooms are available. To adjust the dates, please click "nights calendar" located next to the "destination" to adjust your stay duration as needed.

Reserve your room by Wednesday, November 11, 11:59pm

Call the Desmond Reservations Desk at 1-518-869-8100 and provide them with the Group Code YAQ

Rate: $133.00 per person per night

Thank you for your participation in your Association!

NYS DMV 19-A Certified Examiner Refresher (17 Feb 2027)

Wed, 17 Feb 2027 14:00:00 GMT

19-A Certified Examiner Refresher

When: February 17, 2027

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon

Check In begins at 8:30 AM

Location: The Desmond Hotel

660 Albany Shaker Road

Albany, NY

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation will conduct a 19-A Certified Examiner Refresher in conjunction with the Winter Workshop on February 17, 2027. This refresher training is required every three years by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The NYAPT course is an approved New York State Department of Motor Vehicles refresher course.

The fee structure is as follows:

NYAPT Members: $99.00

NYAPT Non-Members: $125.00

Leadership Development and Certification program participants may attend NYAPT 19-A certified examiner refresher workshops at no cost. Through the generous sponsorship of Leonard Bus Sales, Inc., the cost of the program will be covered. The sponsorship will NOT cover Late Cancel or No Show fees and are the responsibility of the individual.

YOUR CERTIFIED EXAMINER NUMBER IS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION OF ATTENDANCE - PLEASE BE SURE TO ADD IT TO YOUR REGISTRATION FORM OR ENTER "NONE" IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY A CERTIFIED EXAMINER - Thank you!

NYAPT CANCELLATION POLICY: CLICK HERE FOR CANCELLATION POLICY

PRE-Conference: Lead with Purpose: The Power of Mission, Communication, and Emotional Intelligence (17 Feb 2027)

Wed, 17 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM COURSE

Lead with Purpose: The Power of Mission, Communication, and Emotional Intelligence

When: Wednesday, February 17, 2027

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Check In begins at 12:30 PM

Location: The Desmond Hotel

660 Albany Shaker Road

Albany, NY

Effective leadership begins with a clear sense of purpose, strong communication skills, and an understanding of how emotions influence our interactions with others. In this engaging and interactive session, you’ll explore your personal leadership mission, discover strategies to communicate more effectively, and learn how emotional intelligence can strengthen relationships, build trust, and enhance your ability to lead and inspire others. Walk away with practical tools to become a more confident, intentional, and effective leader.

All are welcome to attend this inspiring session. Note: This is a repeat of the December 2025 regional workshop.

Instructor: Nicole Dolce - NYAPT President-Elect, NYSED Master Instructor

The fee structure is as follows:

NYAPT Members: $99.00

NYAPT Non-Members: $125.00

Leadership Development and Certification program participants may attend this workshop at no cost. Through the generous sponsorship of Leonard Bus Sales, Inc., the cost of the program will be covered. However, the sponsorship does NOT cover Late Cancellation or No-Show fees, which are the responsibility of the individual.

NYAPT CANCELLATION POLICY: CLICK HERE FOR CANCELLATION POLICY

2027 Winter Workshop ATTENDEE REGISTRATION (18 Feb 2027)

Thu, 18 Feb 2027 13:00:00 GMT

NYAPT Winter Workshop 2027

Thursday 2/18- Friday 2/19

"The Trailhead - Preparing the Journey to Base Camp."

@ Crowne Plaza Albany - The DESMOND HOTEL

660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

We are pleased to announce registration is open for the 2027 NYAPT WINTER WORKSHOP! Participate in two days of educational opportunities filled with important, timely and trending information. This mid-year program is a great educational and networking opportunity for all members of your transportation team! It serves as a refresher for top managers and other supervisory staff on important school transportation program elements useful to improve your transportation operation back home. Our industry partners will be on hand exhibiting and participating throughout the event.

Pre- Workshop Offerings

Wednesday, February 17, 2027

Leadership Development and Certification Program Courses - All Are Welcome!

9:00 - NYS DMV 19-A Certified Examiner Refresher

Instructor: John Spacht - NYAPT President, Transportation Director, DMV Third Party Examiner

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Leadership Development and Certification Program Course - "Lead with Purpose: The Power of Mission, Communication, and Emotional Intelligence"

All are welcome to attend this inspiring session. Note: This is a repeat of the December 2025 regional workshop.

Nicole Dolce - NYAPT President-Elect, NYSED Master Instructor

Winter Workshop Tentative Agenda

Pre- Conference - Article 19A Certified Examiner Refresher

Keynote Speaker

Changing the Perspective of Student Transportation - Tim Ammon

Complacency as a Cause of School Bus Crashes - Drew Damien - MAPT

Building the Bench - Growing Leaders in Your Department

Mental Toughness and the School Transportation Leader - How Discipline Will Guide You Through the Day - Marc Medina

Panel Discussion - The Zero Emission Mandate - What Will the Future Hold

NYSDOT Update - Marc Berger - Director, Passenger Safety

From Collision to Prevention - An Analysis of Recent Bus Crashes With an Eye Towards Prevention - Faye Steven

Transporting Students With Special Needs - Best Practices and Advice - Susan Shutrump

Panel Discussion - Responding to the Bus Driver Shortage Problem State Agencies

NYAPT Trade Show Run Throughout the Workshop

NYAPT Scholarship Networking Event

Thursday Evening

Join us for dinner and Trivia night, filled with fun to lighten the mood and help you escape the daily challenges you face while keeping children safe!

Dinner starts at 6:00 PM, served in the Desmond Hotel King Street Ballroom, followed immediately by a NYAPT Scholarship fundraising event. Sure to be an evening of fun...We hope to see you there!

The Scholarship Fundraising Event is included in the registration.

NYAPT Scholarship Fundraising Event - GUEST REGISTRATION

Why should you attend the Winter Workshop?

REASONS TO ATTEND THE WINTER WORKSHOP

REQUEST FORM TO PROVIDE TO YOUR BUSINESS OFFICIAL

Conference Fees

MEMBER NYAPT - $375.00 full 2-day workshop includes the Thursday Evening Scholarship Event (Thurs/Fri)
NON-Member - $425.00 full 2-day workshop includes the Thursday Evening Scholarship Event (Thurs/Fri)
GUEST - $80 Thursday Evening Scholarship Event
No-Shows will be billed & responsible for payment. See full cancellation policy below.'

Sponsor Opportunities

2027 WW Sponsor Opportunities.pdf

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

Hotel Reservations

All room accommodations will be at the Crowne Plaza Albany- The Desmond Hotel at 660 Albany Shaker Road in Albany.

Rate: $146.00 per person per night.

Book your group rate for NYAPT Winter Workshop February 2026-CLICK HERE *Please note this is the preferred method for making your hotel reservation for a seamless process/experience.

Phone: 518-869-8100 If you call in, use this code: JJZ or phrase: "NYAPT Winter Workshop 2027" to get the NYAPT rate.

RATE AVAILABLE UNTIL MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 11:59pm (or until room block is sold out)

Cancellation:
Registrants are responsible for adhering to the registration cancellation policy regardless of payment status. If payment has not been made, the registrant is responsible for the cancellation fees noted.

Conference cancellations must be received in writing/email at membership@nyapt.org prior to 5 pm, February 03, 2027 (NO phone cancellations will be accepted). Refunds, less the $25 cancellation processing fee, can be made ONLY on cancellations received before 5 pm 2/03/2027. NO REFUNDS will be made after that date. ---> NO-SHOWS will be billed and expected to honor their invoices.

Cancellation Policy

2027 Winter Workshop EXHIBITOR Registration (18 Feb 2027)

Thu, 18 Feb 2027 13:00:00 GMT

NYAPT Winter Workshop 2027

Thursday 2/18- Friday 2/19

"The Trailhead - Preparing the Journey to Base Camp."

@ Crowne Plaza Albany - The DESMOND HOTEL

660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

For over 20 years, NYAPT has offered a Winter Workshop educational opportunity for our members. An important part of our Winter Workshop is the participation of our industry partners.

Please consider joining us at our Winter Workshop by exhibiting at our trade show or by sponsoring an event.

Exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities for the Winter Workshop are an exclusive benefit of Industry membership in NYAPT.

Winter Workshop Exhibitor Opportunities

Exhibit Table - $550

- Display includes a six-foot display table with two chairs
(If power or any other a/v is needed, please see Power/Electric Form link) Power/Electric Form
- Company logo included on NYAPT website program page, conference app and exhibitor banner

- Set up for displays starts on WEDNESDAY, February 17, 4:00-6:00 PM or 7:00 AM on THURSDAY, February 18 and Trade Show extends through the mid-morning break on Friday, February 19.
- Raffle winner announcement will take place at the close of the conference at Noon on FRIDAY February 19.
- Individual exhibitor tables include 2 repesentatives for the trade show and will receive up to two lunch tickets per table for Thursday's lunch. Additional available for a fee.

View the Exhibit Floor Plan

2027 WW Exhibitor Diagram 11.6 (Please Note: Yellow highlighted booths are already reserved)

List of Exhibitors

Exhibitor and Booth Number

Sponsorship Opportunities

2027 Winter Workshop Sponsorship Opportunities

Leadership Sponsorship Opportunities

Leadership Sponsorship Opportunities

Program

For information on the educational workshops offered and a detailed schedule of events - visit back as agenda is still in the works. Exhibitors are welcome to attend all workshops at no cost.

Thursday Evening - NYAPT Scholarship and Networking Event

Join us for dinner and a fun filled evening at Trivia Night.

Dinner starts at 6:00 PM, served in the Desmond Hotel, King Street Ballroom, immediately followed by a NYAPT scholarship fundraising event and an evening of fun with Trivia Night! We hope to see you there!

$80.00 per person - sign up when you register for your Exhibit Booth!

Hotel Reservations
All room accommodations will be at the Crowne Plaza Albany- The Desmond Hotel at 660 Albany Shaker Road in Albany.

Rate: $146.00 per person per night.

Book your group rate for NYAPT Winter Workshop February 2026-CLICK HERE

RATE AVAILABLE UNTIL MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 11:59pm (or until room block is sold out)

All sponsorship and exhibit table displays must be paid in full by January 17, 2027, to allow for promotion of the WINTER WORKSHOP and the sponsor’s/exhibitor’s involvement.

Thank you for your interest in these NYAPT programs!

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation for full refund less a 25% processing fee must be received in writing at membership@NYAPT.org on or before January 17, 2027. See Terms & Policies for full policy.

March 2027 NYAPT Board of Directors & Committee Meetings (12 Mar 2027)

Fri, 12 Mar 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Meeting of the NYAPT

Board of Directors and Committee Meetings

NYAPT BOARD MEETING
Saturday, March 13 - 8:30 - 12:00 Noon

NYAPT Committee Meetings

Friday, March 12, 2027

HOTEL
All room accommodations will be at the DESMOND HOTEL, 660 Albany Shaker Road in Albany. Click on the "Room Reservation Link" below to reserve a room:

ROOM RESERVATION LINK FOR NYAPT Board Meeting

Reserve your room by Wednesday, February 17, 11:59pm

Call the Desmond Reservations Desk at 1-518-869-8100 and provide them with the Group Code JOY

Rate: $133.00 per person per night

Thank you for your participation in your Association!

June 2027 NYAPT Board of Directors & Committee Meetings (11 Jun 2027)

Fri, 11 Jun 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Meeting of the NYAPT

Board of Directors and Committee Meetings

NYAPT BOARD MEETING
Saturday, June 12 - 8:30 - 12:00 Noon

NYAPT Committee Meetings

Friday, June 11, 2027

HOTEL
All room accommodations will be at the DESMOND HOTEL, 660 Albany Shaker Road in Albany. Click on the "Room Reservation Link" below to reserve a room:

ROOM RESERVATION LINK FOR NYAPT Board Meeting

Reserve your room by Tuesday, May 19, 11:59pm

Call the Desmond Reservations Desk at 1-518-869-8100 and provide them with the Group Code PZQ

Rate: $133.00 per person per night

Thank you for your participation in your Association!