Hosted by Bill Harvey · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 48 episodes
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NYAPT current events and news surrounding pupil transportation in New York State. Official podcast of the NEW York Association for Pupil Transportation.
Bill Harvey hosts NYAPT TALKS, a education show with 48 episodes published.
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 r
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
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 indust
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 NYAP
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
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 abou
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 th
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 hi
In Ep 28 I'm joined by Bob Corey and Jason Markel to hear about their unique roles at the Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES.
In Ep 27 I'm joined by John Spatch and Kristen Secru from the far southwestern area NY state. Thery over see 5 school districts between the two of them! Great conversation with two dynamic leaders setting the course for
In Ep 26 I'm joined by Dan Proctor at the summer conference in Saratoga Springs. Dan is a "School Bus Driver Trainer" for the Genesee Valley BOCES, but he does way more than train school bus drivers. Dan shares an overvi
I'm joined by Dave Richardson at the NYAPT Summer Conference in Saratoga Springs. Dave Richardson is the Executive Director for Student Operations at the Greece CSD. Dave and I discuss the benefits of attending the NYAPT
Enjoy Ep #24 with Chris Nichols! Chris and I discuss his path from a Mechanic to the Assistant Director of Transportation, and the NY Head Mechanics Association. The Head Mechanics Association hosts a training day each y
In episode 23, I visit Matt Schultz at the Hilton CSD transportation department in Hilton NY. Matt is the Director of Transportation at the Hilton CSD and was an early adopter of Stop-Arm Cameras in the Rochester NY area
For episode 22, I travel to Greece NY to chat with Dave Richardson. Dave is the Director of Transportation for Greece CSD and took steps to address driver shortage through service changes. I followed the process in Greec
In Ep 21 we talk with Pat Elwell, Transportation Supervisor and Head Mechanic with the Naples CSD. Pat has recently deployed a couple of EV buses in his distrcit, and he shares that story. But Pat also shares his interes
In this episode Dave shares information about the Winter Workshop, Summer Conference, NYS Budget, the NYAPT Legislative Committee, the upcoming Operation Safe Stop, and NAPT policy statements. We cover a lot of ground in
In this episode we are joined by John Havrilla, Director of Alternative Fuels for Wendel Associates, which supports NYAPT as an Industry Member! John is a tremendous source of knowledge on alternative fuels in transporta
In this episode I'm joined by Marc Medina, our new NYAPT President, and Executive Director Dave Christopher. We hear about Marc's goals as he kicks off his presidency. We also discuss the new NYAPT App for a member commu
Dave Richardson
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach · University of Arkansas
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Chris Nichols
Professional Singer Songwriter Producer · Medicine Horse Project
1 appearance on this show
Matt Schultz
Anchorage pastor running for congress · Hilton CSD
1 appearance on this show
David Richardson
Founder of Trades Over Grades · National Comfort Institute
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Perry Oddi
Lake Shore CSD
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