Transportation Supervisor Academy

Ennis Britton Consulting Group announces the launch of its new training program, the Transportation Supervisor Academy (TSA).   

The program, designed by Pete Japikse, is a fresh curriculum to support Ohio’s transportation staff with today’s school transportation challenges in mind.   

TSA is a three-year program with five trainings per year, scheduled around the transportation manager’s calendar.  The Academy will blend in-person learning with virtual interactive sessions to provide training, networking with peers, and access to consulting services. Ultimately, the goal is to provide individuals with the skills needed to be successful in the highly specialized work of public pupil transportation management and operations.  

The first year’s curriculum begins on September 23!

Year One Topics

Sept 23, 2025 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Rules Review: Walk through the extensively-revised Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3301-81 with Pete as we discuss revised practices, requirements, and impacts of the changes. (In-person class, Columbus, OH) 

Oct 21, 2025  10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Special Education Transportation, Student Bus Management Procedures: Review requirements and issues of special education and transportation.  A member of the Ennis Britton Special Education Team will join for the legal discussion.  Discussion of student bus management as it applies to all types of students. (Webinar)

Jan 13, 2026 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Performance Evaluations, Contract Management, Personnel Issues: Transportation operations personnel management including performance evaluations, contract law and collective bargaining agreement disputes, and discipline issues will be the focus of this session with Pete and a member of Ennis Britton’s legal team. (Webinar)     

March 10, 2026  10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Crisis Management, Case Study, Public Relations: Planning for a crisis needs to happen prior to the event to ensure the District response is equipped, ready with a fast, practiced, and effective response. (In-person class, Columbus, OH) 

May 12, 2026 10:00a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Transportation By The Numbers /Routing Analysis/  Efficiency practices: Year One concludes with a deep dive into how transportation operations and data result in transportation funding.  A look at routing analysis, and ways to maximize efficiency with personnel and equipment. (In-person class, Columbus, OH)

Cost for the Academy: $185.00 per in-person event, $85.00 per webinar or purchase the Academy Package: All 5 programs for $660.00*

(*Purchase of the Academy Package will entitle the District to one (1) hour of general consulting time, a $205.00 value.)