Are you new to pupil transportation? 

Are you an experienced school administrator, but you have a new transportation supervisor? 

This small group training is intended to help newer staff get oriented and focus on the key elements of Ohio school transportation management.

The six-hour session is limited to six participants to ensure the experience will be hands-on and personalized. You will receive extensive information and resources on the requirements of managing a transportation operation from personnel to equipment, routing, maintenance, and timing of tasks as well as state and federal reporting.  The small group format will allow for questions and consideration of particular issues affecting your district. Lunch will be provided.

Cost for the program: $399.00
Program location: Ennis Britton’s Columbus office at 8740 Orion Place, Suite 315, Columbus, OH

Thank you for your interest. Both sessions are now full. Please check back for other upcoming transportation events including the 2024-2025 Chats from the Bus Stop series.   

Join us for the 2024 Chats from the Bus Stop Webinar Series. The series is designed for veterans and newcomers alike. Ennis Britton Consulting Group’s Pete Japikse and Ennis Britton’s Hollie Reedy will take a deep dive into some of the most pressing issues and provide updates and resources on timely topics relevant to school transportation.

January 9: Bus accident planning: If a bus accident occurs, does your district have a structure and plan in place to handle it effectively? The value and roles of advisory and accident review committees.

February 13: Driver Handbook Review: What should be in it and what should be avoided? Future you will thank you for improving this important document for personnel issues down the road.

April 9: Deep Dive into Driver Qualifications: Stay compliant with laws and regulations on driver qualifications. We will look at hiring, documentation and record maintenance, entering information into the state database, and problem-solving common issues.

May 14: Routing Nightmares: Avoid the potholes. We will discuss statutory requirements and deadlines and the practical problems of routing. How does payment in lieu of transportation and a driver shortage fit into this conversation?

All programs are scheduled for 10:00 am – 11:30 am ET

Cost for the webinars: $75.00 each or attend all four sessions for $250.00.

Join us for an in-person seminar in Columbus addressing the challenges of student transportation in 2023. This is an opportunity for veterans and newcomers alike to tune up their skills and share ideas. EB Transportation Consultant Pete Japikse and attorney Hollie Reedy will cover topics including: preparing the T-1 and T-2 reports and calculating your district’s funding, routing to accommodate driver shortages, legal strategies for labor management, and transportation crisis management strategies, followed by a roundtable and Q&A.

Location: Quest Conference Center, 9200 Worthington Rd Ste 400, Westerville, OH 43082

*Cost of the seminar is $199.00 per person. Space is limited.

A copy of the program agenda can be found here.

Please note, this programs fulfills the administrative code requirement for annual supervisor training.