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Tomball ISD transportation leaders preview stop‑finder app, bus staffing and cooling for first day of school
Summary
Tomball ISD transportation officials told the board at an Aug. 11 workshop that roughly half the district's students ride buses, new parent apps and turn‑by‑turn navigation (Wayfinder/Stop Finder/Viewfinder) are being rolled out, and staffing and air conditioning will be monitored closely in the first week.
Tomball ISD transportation leaders on Aug. 11 told the school board they expect to run all regular routes on the first day of classes despite ongoing staffing vacancies and that new tracking tools will let parents follow buses in near real time.
The transportation presentation, delivered by Chief Operating Officer Dr. Steven Gutierrez and Director of Transportation Sandy Dillman, highlighted that "our ridership is about 50% of our student population," with "over 10,000 students utilize[ing] transportation," and that the district will deploy parent‑facing and staff tools collectively described as Wayfinder/Stop Finder/Viewfinder.
Why it matters: The changes affect how families monitor bus arrival, how drivers navigate unfamiliar routes and how the district responds to delays and staffing shortages. Officials said the new features should reduce uncertainty for parents and give campus leaders visibility into bus status.
What officials told the board - Dr. Steven Gutierrez, Chief Operating Officer, said Tomball…
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