Understanding the School Transportation Budget: What Every Transportation Director
Needs to Know
Join us for an informative and practical panel discussion featuring School Business Officials who will share their perspective on the school transportation budget process and what Transportation Directors need to know.
Topics will include:
• How the school budget process works
• Building and monitoring a transportation budget
• Understanding operating and capital expenses
• Forecasting and identifying budget concerns
• How to effectively present and justify transportation needs.
Come learn how better communication and data can help you advocate for the resources your department needs.
We will also have updates from the RMV, DESE and Safe Routes to School.
Please don't miss this opportunity to network with colleagues and gain knowledge at the same time!
Note: This program qualifies for continuing education credits for CDL Trainers. Certificates of attendance will be provided.
MAPT
Double Tree Hotel, Milford
Thursday, October 15, 2026
8:30 – 9:00 Registration/Networking – Breakfast
9:00 – 10:15 Opening Remarks & Updates
Welcome: Colleen Cavanaugh
President Greeting: April Yu
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Jose Farias
Safe Routes to School: Judith Crocker
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 12:00 MASBO Panel Presentation: Transportation Budgets
Registration is mandatory to ensure your meal reservation and materials.
Cost MAPT Members: $ 0.00
Cost Non-Members: $100.00 (Must be paid by October 7th to attend)
Deadline for registering is October 7, 2026
If you need to cancel, please notify MAPT at maptmembership@gmail.com no later than October 7, 2026 so we can adjust our food counts.
Thank you!