Chats from the Bus Stop: 2024 Webinar Series
2024-01-09 10:00 - 2024-05-14 13:00 UTC
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.

New Transportation Administrator Deep Dive
2024-08-01 09:00 - 15:00
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: $399.00Program 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.

Chats from the Bus Stop: 2024-2025 Webinar Series
2024-10-08 10:00 - 2025-04-08 10:00
The 2024-2025 Chats from the Bus Stop Webinar series begins in October. Transportation Consultant Pete Japikse and attorney Hollie Reedy will provide timely updates and information to keep your Transportation operations moving forward!
October 8, 2024 (Tuesday) Transportation Funding and Finance
Focus on the data collected in the T1 and T2 reports, what that data is used for at the state level, and how your district is funded for transportation services. We will cover data collection best practices and steps to manage an audit of your program. Explore how data collection can benefit your transportation operation management beyond the state funding associated with it.
January 14, 2025 (Tuesday) Transportation Emergency Management
Are you confident your district’s transportation department is prepared for an accident, equipment failure, student/driver medical emergency, or weather catastrophe? Ohio Administrative Code requires that all transportation departments have an emergency plan in place. An effective emergency plan provides a detailed map to navigate the challenges that we hope never happen. This course will give you the tools to prepare (or update) a customized emergency plan for your transportation operation.
February 11, 2025 (Tuesday) Routing Software: Not Just for Routing?
We buy routing software to route buses, but what else can it do to help the transportation office? The newest software packages in the industry have many other tools and benefits that you may not be familiar with. A guest from a leading school transportation software vendor to help us look at some of the tips and tricks that your software can do to help you manage the transportation operation along with some of our ideas on getting your money’s worth.
February 12 (Wednesday) NEW! Transportation Rules Town Hall (Free of charge)
Did you know there are extensive changes pending to the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter on the operation of school buses, drivers, and equipment requirements, including vans and van drivers?
Ennis Britton Consulting Group’s Pete Japikse and EB attorney Hollie Reedy are hosting a free town hall webinar for public school district staff to review the proposed changes to the rules and assess their potential impact on your program. These rules must go through hearings at DEW and JCARR before being implemented. We will discuss ways to communicate with the DEW and JCARR before the first hearing which is scheduled for February 20, 2025 at DEW. Transportation supervisors, business managers, superintendents, and treasurers are welcome.
March 11, 2025 (Tuesday) Keys to Successful Special Education Transportation
Do you have questions about special education transportation? Or perhaps the better question is: Who doesn’t have questions? In this webinar we will look at some of the special education rules and regulations that impact transportation, and then consider strategies for success. Special Education practice group members Pamela Leist and Hollie Reedy will join us for this session to go over legal requirements for special education transportation.
April 8, 2025 (Tuesday) Hot Topics in Ohio School Transportation
Every year something new becomes a critical attention-getter in school transportation. We have reserved this webinar session to focus on those issues for the current school year. We will talk about the problems no one wants to address, and together discover how we can continue to provide safe school transportation regardless of new challenges.
All programs are scheduled for 10:00 am – 11:30 am ET. The Transportation Rules Town Hall is 10:00 a.m. to noon ET.
Cost for the webinars: $150.00 each. Attend all three of the last remaining sessions for $ 405.00.

Ennis Britton's 2024 Special Education Roadshow
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-24
We’ll look forward to seeing you in October!
Ennis Britton’s Special Education Roadshow will be back on the road in Fall 2024 for exclusive one-day events in four locations throughout Ohio. The seminar day includes a full agenda of the latest special education law issues and opportunities. Review recent changes in the legal landscape, as well as trend forecasting and strategies for your special education administrative team.
Each workshop is 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Lunch is included!
Cost for the program is $205.00 per person.
Please plan to join us at a location near you! Reserve your seat now!

Registration is now closed! Thank you!

Transportation Administrator Deep Dive: Guided Self-Evaluation of District Transportation Operations
2024-12-03 09:00 - 15:00
There are so many requirements in the transportation operations of your district. How can you be sure you are compliant in all the required actions, rules, and tasks? You could engage a consultant to come and assist your district individually, but you could also join a small group coached by Pete Japikse and participate in a guided, objective self-assessment walkthrough yourself in a more cost-effective manner. Together we will assess more than 80 different elements in your transportation program. You will still get an expert consultant leading you through the process of evaluating your operations in person. This unique opportunity includes a personalized review by Pete of the completed self-evaluation and a summary of prioritized goals and next steps after the walkthrough is completed.
Spend a day in Columbus with EB Consulting in a small group of transportation professionals (treasurers, business managers, and superintendents also welcome) focused on reviewing your transportation operations overall and planning based on your District’s particular data.
Space is limited! Cost for the program: $399.00 ($199.00 for the second staff person from the same district.)Program location: Ennis Britton’s Columbus office at 8740 Orion Place, Suite 315, Columbus, OH

Chats From the Bus Stop: Critical Transportation Rules Update
2025-07-16 10:00 - 15:00
The Ohio Administrative Code transportation rules are changing as of July 1, 2025. The extensive rule changes will affect transportation operations and compliance obligations. Get up to speed before the school year begins with a webinar overview of the rule changes or an in-depth, in-person class!
Webinar overviewMonday, July 14, from 10:00 am – noon with Ennis Britton Consultant Pete Japikse.Cost: $45.00
In-person class – ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT! July 16 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm*New Location: COHatch Westerville, 240 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081Cost: $145.00
These are stand-alone presentations, and attending one is not required to attend the other. The rules overview will necessarily be a brief description of the changes and not a full consideration of the rules and effects of changes, which will be the focus of the in-person class.

Ennis Britton's 2025 Special Education Roadshow
2025-12-09
Join for the fifth session of Ennis Britton’s Special Education Roadshow!
The team will provide a full‑day, interactive training that will delve into Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Section 504 applies to everyone in a school, and general education staff and administrators have a role in ensuring accommodations are implemented. Principals, superintendents, HR directors, coaches, counselors, club advisers, and classroom teachers are encouraged to attend this program, along with special education staff.
Program topics include:

Lightning Round: The Basics of 504: A quick refresher on who qualifies and what the law covers.
What Does Compliance Look Like in 2025?: Practical steps administrators must take to meet Section 504’s procedural requirements, including tips to navigate the changing landscape of federal enforcement.
Accommodations, Animals, and Extracurriculars: How to implement accommodations (including service animals) and ensure equal access to clubs, sports, and other programs.
Mental Health and Attendance: Applying Section 504 when attendance is affected by mental‑health conditions.
Bringing It Back to Your Team: Ideas for sharing what you learn with your general education colleagues so everyone understands their role.

Be sure to reserve your seat! Space is limited. (Limit 4 people per district.)
The workshop is 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Lunch is included! Cost for the program is $225.00 per person.
