NYAPT TALKS

In Episode #37, I'm joined by Jamie Reinke, Transportation Director at Freeport Public Schools on Long Island. Jamie is the local expert on the McKinney-Vento Act and gives us as quick overview of the requirements, and responsibilities for meeting the demand for providing services. This is a must listen!

Ep 36 with Matt Pernat, Transportation Director at the Cooperstown CSD, covers many topics including Driver Shortage, EV Bus, NYS DOT and more. Listen in for a great conversation!

In episode 35, I'm joined by Antonio Civitella, President and CEO at Transfinder, and NYAPT Executive Director Dave Christopher. Tony shares a little about the background of his company, the leadership necessary to grow the company and ensure success in ther market place, and their offerings - past, present and future!

Ep 34 is the final release from the Summer 2025 Conference series. I'm joined in this episode by Maurita Colemen-Simpson from the Half Hollow Hills School District in Dix Hills NY. Maurita is relatively new to the industry, and she's a shining star for sure!!

I'm joined in episode 33 by Arron Morrow. Aaron is the Sales Manager for Matthews Buses. Matthews is a huge supporter of NYAPT, and Aaron shares a little about whats new at Matthews Buses and their partnerships with NYAPT!

In Ep 32 I'm joined by Ed Biel from the Chittenango CSD. Ed is a first time NYAPT Summer Conference attendee and a Driver Trainer. Ed shares how he landed in pupil transportation, how he progressed to where he is and his aspirations to be a Director of Transportation.

Join me as I catch up with Brian Trask from the Unatego CSD. Brian is very active in his chapter as well as the state association. He shares what's new in his district as his duties shift a little there, and we chat about his role in NYAPT, where he serves as Chair of the Technology Committee and Treasurer for our state assosication

Ep. 30 includes NYAPT President Marc Medina and NYAPT Executive Director Dave Christopher. Our conversation includes continued driver shortage issues, NYAPT Legislative priorities for the upcoming year, reflections on the July NYAPT Summer Conference, and we wrap up with back to school messages.

I'm joined by Pat Elwell from the Naples CSD on Ep 29 from the NYAPT Summer Conference. Pat and I discuss my driving for him the end the school year to help out due to driver shortage, some technology he's deployed at his district, and a little about his electric bus experiences.

In Ep 28 I'm joined by Bob Corey and Jason Markel to hear about their unique roles at the Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES.