Board approves hazard‑zone resolution to pursue limited state funds for student transportation

The Dickinson ISD board approved a resolution to designate hazardous walking zones that may qualify certain routes for limited state reimbursement of student transportation costs.

A district staff member presented the resolution and explained that the state provides minimal funding for students who live within two miles of a campus only when the district designates the route a hazard — for example, where there are no sidewalks or there is an open ditch. “We can apply to the state for minimal funding. It's about 10¢ on the dollar is what they will give us for that,” the presenter said. The staff member asked the board to consider and approve the attached resolution; a motion was made, seconded and the board voted in favor.

The presenter said the state funding is small (a partial reimbursement) and that the designation is required to apply for those funds. The approval authorizes staff to pursue the hazard‑zone designation process; the district did not specify which routes would be designated at this meeting.