Nov 17, 202552 minS4
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...
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NYAPT TALKS
Hosted by Bill Harvey · education · EN
About this Podcast:
NYAPT current events and news surrounding pupil transportation in New York State. Official podcast of the NEW York Association for Pupil Transportation.
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What is NYAPT TALKS about?
NYAPT current events and news surrounding pupil transportation in New York State. Official podcast of the NEW York Association for Pupil Transportation.
Who hosts NYAPT TALKS?
NYAPT TALKS is hosted by Bill Harvey. The show has published 48 episodes to date.
What has NYAPT TALKS covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep 37 NYAPT Talks McKinney-Vento with Jamie Reinke from Freeport Public Schools" (17 November 2025, 52 minutes), "Ep 36 with Matt Pernat from Cooperstown CSD" (3 November 2025, 54 minutes), and "Ep 35 NYAPT Talks with Antonio Civitella President and CEO at Transfinder" (21 October 2025, 60 minutes).
How often does NYAPT TALKS publish?
NYAPT TALKS publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 48 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on NYAPT TALKS?
Booking probability for NYAPT TALKS is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. NYAPT TALKS requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. NYAPT TALKS's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch NYAPT TALKS?
The strongest fits for NYAPT TALKS are School & Employee Buses. NYAPT TALKS has an education audience.
About the host
Bill Harvey hosts NYAPT TALKS, an education podcast with 48 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #36
Ep 36 with Matt Pernat from Cooperstown CSD
Nov 3, 202554 minS4Ep 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!
- Oct 21, 20251 hourS4
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...
- Sep 29, 202523 minS4
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...
- Sep 15, 202529 minS3
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...
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- Sep 8, 202525 minS3
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...
- Sep 1, 202529 minS3
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...
- Aug 25, 202542 minS3
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...
- Aug 18, 202525 minS3
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...
- Aug 11, 202536 minS3
In Ep 28 I'm joined by Bob Corey and Jason Markel to hear about their unique roles at the Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES.
- Aug 4, 202545 minS3
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...
- Jul 28, 202517 minS3
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...
- Jul 21, 202544 minS3
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...
- Jun 23, 202554 minS2
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...
- May 19, 202558 minS2
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...
- Apr 28, 20251h 7mS2
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...
- Apr 7, 20251h 16mS2
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...
- Mar 21, 202555 minS2
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...
- Jan 21, 20251h 6mS2
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...
- Aug 22, 20241h 4mS2
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...
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Dave Richardson
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Chris Nichols
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Matt Schultz
Vice President of Logistics Partnerships, TRS Heating and Air Conditioning
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David Richardson
Founder of Trades Over Grades, European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
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