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Effective School Start Planning Strategies

Sunday, March 23, 2025
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: Carolina Ballroom

    Facilitator(s)

  • Greg Jackson

    Director of Business Development
    School Bus Logistics
    Lakewood, Colorado, United States

    • Panelist(s)

  • Dana Rosen, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)

    Assistant Director of Transportation - Student Safety and Support
    Cypress Fairbanks ISD
    Brenham, TX, United States

  • Jim Ellis, CDPT

    Director
    Henrico County Public Schools
    Henrico, VA, United States

  • Andrew Grasty

    Director of Transportation
    Metro Nashville Public Schools
    Nashville, TN, United States

This study session will focus on key strategies for effective school start planning, ensuring transportation leaders are prepared to launch their routing operations efficiently. The discussion will cover best practices, challenges, and solutions to optimize bus routes, streamline communication, and improve service levels while addressing workforce shortages and evolving district needs.