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TH URSDAY, JULY 17 TH
THURSDAY, JULY 17
TH
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
208: Rethinking School Bus Routing and Logistics: Best Practices
208: R ethinking School Bus R outing and Logistics: Best Pr actices
for Ariz ona Schools
for Arizona Schools
In this session, we’ll hit the trail toward smarter, safer, and more efficient student
transportation. With the bus driver shortage still buckling districts across Arizona,
it’s time to harness the power of routing software and innovative strategies to
round up better solutions. We’ll explore how districts across the country are blazing
new trails with creative scheduling, shared services, and tech-savvy tools to save
money, shorten ride times, and keep students safe in the saddle. Giddy up and get
ready to rethink your routes!
Presenters
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Jason Nelson - The Trust
Christian Miranda - Glendale Elementary School District
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

308:
308: Fleet Maintenance
Fleet Maintenance
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
Gather around the campfire as we look at analyzing your Transportations Fleet
Maintenance and Garage. This breakout session will cover prioritizing workflow,
changing your garage culture, documentation/organization, best practices and
much more.
Presenter
Javier Martinez - Tolleson Union High School District

FRIDAY, JULY 18
FRIDAY, JULY 18 TH
TH
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
508: CDL Skills T est Changes
508: CDL Skills Test Changes
Join us as we wrangle up all the latest information for the upcoming changes in
the CDL Skills Test. Commercial Drivers License Specialist, Anthony De La Cruz
will share updates and information for the pending changes coming to Third Party
Testing testing requirements.
Presenter
Anthony De La Cruz - Arizona Department of Transportation
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM
808: Unlocking T r ansportation for Students in F oster Care
808: Unlocking Transportation for Students in Foster Care
This breakout session will help you navigate the rough terrain of Foster Care Trans-
portation by sharing the latest updates and best practices.
Presenter

Joey Taylor - Arizona Department of Education Office of Homeless, Foster
Care, & Refugee Education Program
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