Board approves Traversa bus‑routing features and MyRide tablets; board seeks security assurances

Jun 23, 2026

The board approved adopting Tyler Traversa turn‑by‑turn routing and the MyRide family‑tracking app, including a $53,012 one‑time tablet purchase and an $11,049 annual tablet licensing line; board members asked about GPS, parental access and security safeguards.

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The Big Spring School District board approved a recommendation to adopt Tyler Technologies Traversa bus‑routing software features and the MyRide parent‑notification app, enabling turn‑by‑turn directions for drivers and stop‑level student checklists. Administration presented a one‑time tablet purchase of $53,012 and an annual recurring cost of $11,049 to add tablets to the MyRide system.

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