named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy Program
Lobbies state government on legislation affecting school transportation, including zero-emission bus adoption, driver shortage solutions, and congestion pricing exemptions
Annual Convention
Gathers member companies for networking, training, and industry updates; members receive discounted registration rates
Member Services Portal
Online system for members to manage employee access, update contact information, register for events, and view invoices
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Membership Program Administration 2 activities
- Membership coordination and communicationManages organizational membership through designated company Coordinators, distributes annual renewal notices, maintains cloud-based software for contact updates, and facilitates registration for events such as the Annual Convention.
- Membership program managementOffers tiered membership programs for school bus contractors and suppliers based on fleet size or service type, with dues ranging from $500 to $12,500 annually for contractors and $700 to $6,000 for supplier tiers (basic to gold).
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Industry Trade Association Services 1 activity
- Advocacy for school bus contractors' interestsRepresents private school bus contractors, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers in advocating for favorable legislation and regulations at the state and national levels, including issues related to zero-emission bus mandates, cost adjustments, taxation, and congestion pricing exemptions.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Industry information disseminationProduces and distributes the Yellow Bus E-Newsletter to inform school transportation professionals about regulatory changes, legislative developments, and industry news, with content contributions invited from member organizations.
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Student and Camp Transportation Services 1 activity
- Provision of student transportation servicesCoordinates the daily transportation of over 1.15 million students across more than 300 school districts in New York State through a fleet of approximately 30,000 privately operated school buses, saving school districts and taxpayers millions annually.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Safety training and workforce supportProvides safety standards and training programs for school districts and supports employment for over 30,000 people in New York State with competitive wages and benefits.
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Driver Training and Motorsports Education 1 activity
- School Bus Driver Safety CompetitionHosts an annual School Bus Driver Safety Competition featuring written exams, obstacle courses, and hands-on driving challenges to promote safety standards among drivers; the 50th edition was held on May 2, 2026, at Rockland Lake State Park.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$301K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$299K99%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$282K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$93K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$213K
Cash$213K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$213K
Liquid reserves9.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tammy L Mortier | Executive Dir. | 20 | $93K |
board members · 22
- Andrew Riedel — Director
- Brian Fitzgerald — Director
- Carmen Tomeo — Director
- Corey J Muirhead — Treasurer
- Daniel C Higbie — Secretary
- James Ring — Director
- John BeGasse — Director
- John Corr — Director
- John R Corrado — Director
- Joseph Corrado — Director
- Kyle Manfre — Director
- Matt Kuhl — Director
- Neil Strahl — Director
- Nick Brega — Director
- Nolan Pues — Director
- Patrick Kinane — Director
- Paul Quinn Mori — Vice President
- Robert Brisman — Director
- Robert Brown — Director
- Seth Corwin — Director
- Timoth Flood — Director
- Tommy Smith — President
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Assemblyman Benedetto Government — Collaborates with Assemblyman Benedetto, chair of the education committee, on legislation related to electric school bus incentives.
- Assemblymember Jean-Pierre Government — Partners with Assemblymember Jean-Pierre as a sponsor of legislation addressing contract flexibility for electric bus transitions.
- Bird Bus Sales & Service Partner — Contributing sponsor of the 2026 NYSBCA School Bus Driver Safety Competition.
- Board of Regents Government — Works with the Board of Regents on school transportation policy matters.
- BusPatrol Partner — Presenting sponsor of the 2026 NYSBCA School Bus Driver Safety Competition.
- First Light Safety Products Partner — Contributing sponsor of the 2026 NYSBCA School Bus Driver Safety Competition.
- Gerstman PLLC Partner — Collaborates with legal counsel to lobby state officials on legislative initiatives affecting school bus contractors.
- Goosetown Communications Partner — Contributing sponsor of the 2026 NYSBCA School Bus Driver Safety Competition.
- Governor's Office Government — Lobbies the Governor’s office on legislative priorities related to zero-emission buses and driver shortages.
- Leonard Bus Sales, Inc. Partner — Contributing sponsor of the 2026 NYSBCA School Bus Driver Safety Competition.
- NYSBCA Network — Organization representing school bus contractors, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers in New York.
- NYSED Government — Works with NYSED on guidance and compliance related to zero-emission school bus implementation.
- Nesco Bus and Truck Sales, Inc. Partner — Contributing sponsor of the 2026 NYSBCA School Bus Driver Safety Competition.
- New York State Education Department Government — Collaborates on transportation contract extensions and cost adjustments for school bus services.
- New York State Legislature Government — Engages with legislative bodies to advocate for policies supporting school transportation providers.
- Senator Kennedy Government — Supports Senator Kennedy as a champion of legislation allowing mid-contract cost adjustments for zero-emission transition expenses.
- Senator Skoufis Government — Works with Senator Skoufis as a primary sponsor of legislation to eliminate sales tax on electric school buses.
- Suppliers Partner — Collaborates with suppliers serving the school bus transportation industry.
- Traffic Mobility Review Board Government — Responds to and builds upon informal recommendations from the board regarding school bus congestion pricing exemptions.
- Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Government — Engaging in advocacy efforts regarding potential congestion pricing exemptions for school buses.
- Wild Apricot Partner — Uses Wild Apricot's platform for cloud-based membership software and email communications (nysbca@wildapricot.org)
- school bus contractors, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers Network — Represents private school bus contractors, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers across New York State.
- school districts Partner — Provides safety standards, training, and transportation services to school districts across New York State.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- CPI-Based Cost Adjustment to Ensure Financial Stabilitymethodology: cpi-based adjustmentBy using Consumer Price Index adjustments to determine annual transportation contract increases, the organization maintains service affordability while preserving contractor viability because linking cost adjustments to inflation mitigates financial risk and supports long-term sustainability.
- Collective Advocacy for Regulatory Flexibility and Industry Sustainabilitymethodology: collective_advocacyBy uniting school bus contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers in collective advocacy, the organization influences state and national policy to support financially sustainable operations and phased transitions, because unified representation strengthens bargaining power and policy impact.
- Member-Driven Advocacy Informed by Industry Collaborationmethodology: member-driven advocacyBy structuring advocacy around member needs and engaging suppliers through tiered participation, the organization ensures responsive, practical policy influence because input from diverse stakeholders strengthens legitimacy and relevance of industry positions.
- Phased Policy Transition Model to Enable Zero-Emission Adoptionmethodology: phased-policy-transitionBy advocating for extended timelines and regulatory flexibility, the organization enables a feasible, equitable shift to zero-emission fleets because realistic implementation schedules reduce financial and operational barriers for contractors and school districts.
- Safety-First Training and Standards Dissemination to Improve Student Outcomesmethodology: safety-first transportationBy providing access to up-to-date safety education, disseminating industry standards, and promoting high-performance safety competitions, the organization improves student transportation safety because standardized, skill-based training raises operational performance across the sector.