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Our discussion will focus on a variety of matters impacting International Schools that offer a school bus service including: Longer-term impact on transportation procedures and operations due to Covid Utilisation of technology to enhance processes and improve efficiency such as record keeping, communication, dynamic route planning Mitigation of school liability to the risks inherent in school transportation Participants will take away an understanding of: Key concerns facing school transportation services Who is responsible for government/health administrators’ guidance and regulations and what are the potential liabilities for failing to do so? The potential to use technology to mitigate operational risks, improve operating efficiencies and record keeping Improved standards for school transportation operations which will carry forward into the post pandemic world Moral vs legal responsibilities of schools when performing due diligence with respect to school transport operations Our panellists for this discussion include: Matthew Daus - Transportation Technology Chair at the Transportation Research Center of The City College of New York and President of the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR). Matthew W. Daus, Esq. currently serves as Transportation Technology Chair at the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Transportation Research Center of The City College of New York, where he conducts research, and continues to be extensively published as an expert on ground transportation regulation and technology. As a CUNY Distinguished Lecturer for the past 9 years, he taught courses on transportation history, policy, sustainability, for-hire regulation and technology. Mr. Daus also continues to serve for the past 10 years as President of the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR), a non-profit educational and advocacy peer group of government transportation regulators from around the world promoting best regulatory and innovative practice. Commissioner Daus is the longest serving Chairman of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), serving for 8 ½ years. Prior to his tenure as Commissioner, Mr. Daus served in executive and other positions in NYC government for almost 20 years at several agencies including as General Counsel to the TLC and the NYC Community Development Agency, as Special Counsel to the TLC and NYC Trade Waste Commission, as a NYC Human Rights Prosecutor, and as Commissioner of the NYC Civil Service Commission. Mr. Daus is a partner and currently chairs the Transportation Practice Group at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP International School Transportation expert Linda Howard – Managing Director and Senior Consultant, School Transport Management Linda has vast expertise from working with International Schools around the world to help them provide safe home to school transportation. Linda is the Managing Director & Senior Consultant at School Transport Management International. Through School Transport Management International, Linda provides consultancy to schools and consortiums. Areas of expertise include safety and process auditing, implementing new services, network review, structure, and compliance reviews. Linda is passionate about improving safety and quality services for the transportation of students. She has worked 20 years in school transport, specializing in best practise and policy implementation, strategic planning, network reviews and safety audits. Linda has worked for international and independent schools across South East Asia, the MENA region and Europe. Linda is also the Moderator of the Transportation Forum on The School Collaborative. To participate in this event please register HERE

Travel is a part of regular operations at International Schools - whether that’s staff travelling from their home country to the school, or students going on international trips and this brings inherent risks. It is a legal requirement with significant implications that risks associated with travel are mitigated. Now the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has created a framework to guide organisations on managing travel risks, which was released in September. While travel risk management has been a key part of an organisation's legal, compliance and duty of care responsibilities for some time, this is the first globally recognised standard. Meeting these standards will showcase your school's commitment to traveller safety, help you stand out as an employer and school of choice, and provide peace of mind to your travel managers, staff and families that you have mitigated all foreseeable risk. Join Director of Distribution and Partnerships from World Travel Protection, Alex Twiggs, and Regional Security Director, Frank Harrison, as they explains what is covered by ISO 31030 and the benefits of following the standard. Protecting personal data, intellectual property and assets Reducing legal and financial exposure Enabling business in high-risk locations Enhancing your school's reputation and credibility Contributing to business continuity capability and organisational resilience Improve confidence in travel-related health, safety and security arrangements Alex and Frank will also introduce how World Travel Protection can provide further support to schools looking to mitigate their travel risk. Please click here to REGISTER We would recommend this webinar for school leadership teams, operations, administration, travel management and anyone who might be responsible for planning school trips. Frank Harrison - Regional Security Director, North America Frank has a diverse background in emergency, operations and security risk-management planning, Frank joined the World Travel Protection (WTP) team in February 2021. Frank focuses on delivering security tools to front-line assistance team members. He supports travelers who may experience a security-related crisis event, by providing best-in-class security tools and service offerings that can be easily understood and used. Frank possesses a Graduate Degree in Human Security and Peacebuilding and has worked across the globe for 20 years. His work in public security and safety, as well as consulting for the extractive resource sector, has taken him to often hostile and austere locations such as West Africa, the Middle East and the Arctic. Frank believes that the pandemic can be used as a lesson, it is that no one person can manage this risk alone, no matter how travel savvy they believe they are. Alex Twiggs, Partnerships Director EMEA - World Travel Protection Alex joined World Travel Protection in February 2021 after working in travel risk for over 12 years, helping organisations to ensure the wellbeing and security of their travelling populations. Alex has worked with clients across Europe and a variety of sectors including education and understands the need to find tailored solutions for every group. In his role as Partnerships Director Alex enjoys gaining a detailed understanding of his clients’ risk appetites and advising them on practical ways to implement best practice in travel risk.

International schools who operate a school transportation service have a wide range of considerations when it comes to ensuring the safe and efficient operations of a transportation service. A well run, safe and trusted transportation service can lead to a more positive overall image of your school, increased enrolment and a positive ROI. School leadership is often challenged by their transportation service as they often lack experience or insights to managing a transportation service which can lead to oversights that leave students and staff in difficult or even unsafe situations. Many schools today are faced with lower transportation usage due to safety concerns stemming from COVID-19. Our panel of experts will share insights and solutions schools can consider to provide a more safe and efficient transportation service that parents trust, including: importance of the status of all buses and students at all times the ability to effectively communicate to staff, students and parents ensuring that drivers, monitors and other staff are appropriately vetted and trained considerations for transport operators related to operational safety and efficiency. Operating a safe and secure school transportation service at international schools is often a vital means of getting students to and from your school. Join our panel of experts to gain insights on how to improve the safety, efficiency and trust in your service. REGISTER HERE Our panel: Matt Harris, Ed.D.’s experience and expertise lie at the nexus of technology, schools, and the global education landscape. Currently, Dr. Harris is the Co-Founder and CEO of ChildSafeguarding.com, an e-learning company that offers child abuse prevention education to support staff and parent volunteers in all schools around the world. The course meets the needs of all learners regardless of literacy level, geography, or language. Previously, Dr. Harris worked as an educational leader and teacher in schools and universities in North America and Asia. He served as Chair of the Board of Directors for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Dr. Harris is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Microsoft Innovative Education Expert, Google Certified Innovator, and Common Sense Education Ambassador. Kevin Lloyd has been working with leading technology companies Nokia, Ericsson, Sony Ericsson and Siemens in mobile enterprise communications for 25 years prior to focusing on support for international schools 6 years ago. Kevin is the Co-Founder and CCO of Together School. A solution that improves safety, efficiency and engagement at international schools by putting the right information into the relevant person's hand at the right time. Together School's solution does for schools, what an airline app does for airlines. Linda Howard is the Managing Director of School Transport Management International who provide consultancy to schools and consortiums. Areas of expertise include safety and process auditing, implementing new services, network review, structure, and compliance reviews. Linda is passionate about improving safety and quality services for the transportation of students. Linda has worked 20 years in school transport, specializing in best practice and policy implementation, strategic planning, network reviews and safety audits. Linda has worked for international and independent schools across South East Asia, the MENA region and Europe.

COVID-19 has strained resources at schools due to changing regulations, schedules impacting routes and requirements for the health and safety of staff and students. Technology has been the enabler for schools to deliver a quality transportation service despite these disruptors. Join our discussion with Carlos Guerrero, International School Transportation and Operational Risk expert in program development, policy writing, and crisis response planning related to student travel, campus safety, child protection, and medical response. He will share insights on how technology can help to: improve safety through documenting and sharing create efficiency through cost saving tools including route planning support engagement by communicating relevant information such as schedule and procedural changes. This Round Table session will be limited to a maximum of 4 schools. Please register below if you intend to join. This event is free of charge.

COVID-19 has strained resources at schools due to changing regulations, schedules impacting routes and requirements for the health and safety of staff and students. Technology has been the enabler for schools to deliver a quality transportation service despite these disruptors. A command-and-control centre providing an overview of the bus operations combined with an app has allowed schools to respond effectively. Join our discussion with Carlos Guerrero, International School Transportation and Operational Risk expert in program development, policy writing, and crisis response planning related to student travel, campus safety, child protection, and medical response. He will share insights on how technology can help to: • improve safety through documenting and sharing • create efficiency through cost saving tools including route planning • support engagement by communicating relevant information such as schedule and procedural changes. As this is a Round Table session we will limit attendance to a maximum of 6 schools. Please RSVP if you intend to join.

COVID-19 has strained resources at schools due to changing regulations, schedules impacting routes and requirements for the health and safety of staff and students. Technology has been the enabler for schools to deliver a quality transportation service despite these disruptors. A command-and-control centre providing an overview of the bus operations combined with an app has allowed schools to respond effectively. Join our discussion with Carlos Guerrero, International School Transportation and Operational Risk expert in program development, policy writing, and crisis response planning related to student travel, campus safety, child protection, and medical response. He will share insights on how technology can help to: • improve safety through documenting and sharing • create efficiency through cost saving tools including route planning • support engagement by communicating relevant information such as schedule and procedural changes. As this is a Round Table session we will limit attendance to a maximum of 6 schools. Please RSVP if you intend to join.

COVID-19 has strained resources at schools due to changing regulations, schedules impacting routes and requirements for the health and safety of staff and students. Technology has been the enabler for schools to deliver a quality transportation service despite these disruptors. A command-and-control centre providing an overview of the bus operations combined with an app has allowed schools to respond effectively. Join our discussion with Carlos Guerrero, International School Transportation and Operational Risk expert in program development, policy writing, and crisis response planning related to student travel, campus safety, child protection, and medical response. He will share insights on how technology can help to: • improve safety through documenting and sharing • create efficiency through cost saving tools including route planning • support engagement by communicating relevant information such as schedule and procedural changes. As this is a Round Table session we will limit attendance to a maximum of 6 schools. Please RSVP if you intend to join.