Agenda

Sunday November 9 As of 8/29/25. Subject to change.

Keynote

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Staying Mission-Focused: Leading Through Policy Shifts with Clarity and Confidence

Keynote Speaker: Glenna Wright-Gallo

As students depend on the expertise and training of transportation teams, adapting to evolving policies is essential for delivering safe and reliable service. This session will focus on how accessible training programs, clear communication strategies, and innovative technology can empower transportation directors and drivers to effectively respond to federal and state requirements, including those under IDEA and Section 504. Participants will explore practical approaches to implementing updated policies, ensuring every student benefits from consistent, well-supported transportation services that keep pace with regulatory and operational change.

Keynote Sponsored by

RIDE
Transportation

Departing at 8:30 a.m.

Special Training

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hands-on School Bus Evacuations for Students with Special Needs & Preschoolers

Instructors: Denny Coughlin, Frank Gazeley, Launi Harden, Aaron Harris & Kala Henkensiefken

Location: Prosper I.S.D. Support Services Facility Building 4

Description: Join student transportation experts in a classroom setting to review best practices for a successful emergency evacuation of students with disabilities and preschooler, followed by an exercise on a school bus that mimics a real-life route that is servicing students with various physical disabilities as well as younger riders. Complicating the exercise will then be the introduction of fake smoke on the bus to hinder the visibility of attendees as the practice evacuating the “children” during a fire. The instructors will time the participants on how quickly they can evacuate the bus. The seminar will provide instruction on the proper evacuation of students who ride in wheelchairs and who use various child safety restraint systems. Tools used by participants will include evacuation and fire blankets, belt cutters and more. Held offsite at Frisco ISD.  

Transportation & lunch provided. 

Maximum of 32 participants | Separate registration and fees required | Transportation & Lunch Provided 

General Session

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

General Session: Regulation vs. Reality: A Roadmap for Decision-making for Alternative Transportation Services

Location: Frisco 1

Moderator: Alexandra Robinson

Panelists: John Benish, Sue Shutrump

 

Lunch & Learn

12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Lunch & Learn

Sponsored by

Transfinder
Breakout Sessions

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Selecting & Evaluating School Bus Stops

Location: Frisco 1

Speaker: Josy Campbell

Understanding Dear Colleague Letters: Understanding Service Animal Inclusion Under Section 504/Seclusion & Restraint

Location: Ranger/Sea Biscuit/Traveller

Speaker: Glenna Gallo

Sessions

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Safe Transportation of Students with Sensory Challenges

Location: Frisco 1

Speaker: Susan Shutrump

Modeling Onboard Behavior for Students

Location: Ranger/Sea Biscuit/Traveller

Moderator: Lisa Navarra

Panelists: Teri Drca, Fred Doelker

Trade Show

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Trade Show + Tailgate Reception & Dinner

Description: This fun and interactive networking event with a football tailgate theme takes place on the trade show floor and enables attendees to visit with exhibitors that will be highlighting innovative products, solutions and services. Exhibitors and attendees can connect in a more relaxed atmosphere with food and drink stations spread across the trade show floor.