PLEASE TAKE 5 MINUTES to indicate YOUR preferences and ideas regarding issues/topics of importance to your organization for the 2020 Ontario Transportation Expo (OTE) business sessions.
Return by October 31st (or sooner) would be greatly appreciated.
FOR REFERENCE - So that OSBA does not duplicate previous OTE workshops, below is a list of business sessions provided at the 2019 OTE:

1.    Roadside Impairment - A Police Perspective
2.    B.R.A.V.E. - Policy Considerations for Managing School Bus Driver Bullying
3.    Cannabis Legalization and Alcohol/Drug Policy Impacts

4.    Child Seats in School Purpose Vehicles
5.    Seat Belts on School Buses - Operational Experiences
6.    Limited Brake Inspections (LBI) - Have You Made the Change?
7.    Driver Assist Technology on School Buses
8.    School Bus Driver Recruitment/Retention Issues
9.    Regulator's Roundtable (Government Updates)

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* 1. My company is a:

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* 2. For each topic below, please indicate the level of importance to become a 2019 OTE business session:

  1 - Not Important 2 3 - Somewhat Important 4 5 - Very Important
Cannabis Legalization - Developing Trends and Lessons Learned
How do Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) Support Fitness for Duty Policies?
The Ministry of Education Driver Retention Program (DRP)
New Technology on School Buses - e.g. Wifi, GPS, Telematics, etc.
Alternative Energy Sources for School Buses (Gasoline, Propane, CNG, Battery Electric) - What to Consider and How to Compare
The Sharing Economy - Ride Hailing for Student Transportation - Threats, Opportunities and New Developments
School Bus Driver Daily Inspections - Legal and Practical Requirements
An Overall Refresher on the Hours of Service Limits - How Work Shift, Day and Cycle Rules Impact School Bus Operations
The Highway Traffic Act - Updates to Ontario Case Law and Legal Interpretations
How to Deliver Effective Driver Training Programs
Labour Laws in Ontario - What's New
Motor Vehicle Inspection Stations - Upcoming Program Changes and a Review of Current Processes and Procedures
D250 Compliance - Ask the Expert
Proper Wheelchair Securement
Insurance in the Student Transportation Industry - Developing Trends
Regulator's Roundtable (Government Updates)

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* 3. Other topics, issues or challenges not listed in Question #2 that are REALLY important to you and/or your organization:

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* 4. Other Comments, Ideas, Suggestions:

THANK YOU!
The time and effort you've taken will really help OSBA.  If any further comments/questions, please contact the OSBA Safety and Legislation Team:  abugeya@osba.on.ca or robertmonster@osba.on.ca.

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