Our Programs

Our transportation consulting services cover a very wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Guidance with routing decisions
  • Operational guidance
  • Assistance with impractical decisions and payment in lieu of transportation
  • Transportation fiscal management, including T-1 and T-2 procedures
  • Understanding and complying with state laws and regulations
  • Driver in-service presentations
  • Administrative training opportunities (Transportation Supervisor Academy)
  • Routing consolidation studies
  • Compliance reviews
  • Post-accident procedures and safety issues
  • Special education considerations
  • And help with any of the many technical issues involved in school transportation

Our consultants bring more than 45 years of experience in school transportation services. We serve as a respected resource for Ohio’s public schools, legislators, and government officials in a number of key roles. We have been recognized for our expertise on the national level in the school bus industry regarding issues such as terrorism awareness, transportation funding, federal rulemaking, and safety issues.

Email Pete Japikse to learn more.

Managing the decision-making process is essential for the success of any large-scale school construction project. We know the challenges you will be facing. A school construction project advisor/owner’s rep serves as the school district’s expert counselor and consultant throughout the process of implementing facility improvement initiatives. We help you to proactively manage your projects from start to finish, ensuring that the district’s best interests are maintained throughout the project. Our Owner’s Rep team has the expertise and resources to help you make the best, most informed decisions that will lead to the results you want; while also helping you keep up with the demanding pace that is typical for large construction projects. We help you ensure that all the many different players on your design and construction team are working collaboratively to achieve superior project results that are delivered on time and within budget.

School Construction Advisor Services

Does a School Construction Advisor Make Sense for Your Next Project?

Maximizing Construction Project Success

Why Use an Owner’s Rep?

Our consultants provide impartial, professional investigative services, ensuring thorough and compliant processes for sensitive and complex cases.

Investigation Services

  • Comprehensive Support – From intake to final reports, our trained consultants lead or assist at any stage of the process.
  • Expertise in Harassment & Discrimination Cases – We conduct investigations with strict adherence to best practices and compliance standards.
  • Flexible Assistance – Full-service investigations or targeted support based on your district’s needs.

Investigation Oversight

  • Neutral & Impartial – Our consultants ensure credibility and fairness.
  • Regulatory Compliance – Trained in Title IX, federal guidelines, and state laws for legally sound investigations.
  • Detailed Reporting – Clear, well-documented reports that withstand scrutiny.

Hearing Officer Services

  • Impartial & Fair – We ensure bias-free hearings, enhancing trust in the process.
  • Compliance  – Hearings follow state laws and district policies to minimize risks.
  • Defensible Decisions – Skilled in evaluating evidence and issuing well-reasoned determinations.
  • Transparent Documentation – Comprehensive hearing records with clear rationales for outcomes.