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:
National Association for Pupil Transportation - Annual Conference, Special Needs Committee - Joy Winnie and National Policy Committee- Drew Damien
Registry of Motor Vehicles- Niren Sirohi, Chief Operating Officer and Michael Devaney, Asst. Director Vehicle Safety and Compliance
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - Jose Farias will present the recommendations from the recent Collins Center study on pupil transportation
Safe Routes to School - free programs and grant opportunities
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
National Association Pupil Transportation Updates
Registry of Motor Vehicles: Niren Sirohi, Michael Devaney
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!