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Board briefed on hazardous‑routes designations and 10% transportation allotment
Summary
Del Valle ISD transportation staff reviewed hazardous‑routes designations under Texas Education Code Section 48.151 and told trustees the designations will be brought back for approval so the district can seek up to a 10% transportation allotment to cover costs for students within two miles of school who face hazardous walking conditions.
Del Valle ISD transportation staff presented a proposal to designate hazardous routes for 2025–26 and explained how the district would use the designation to request additional state transportation funds.
Under Texas Education Code Section 48.151, districts may receive an additional amount — up to 10% of the regular transportation allotment — to transport students who live within two miles of their school when hazardous conditions make walking unsafe. Mark Willoughby, the district presenter, described qualifying conditions as lack of sidewalks, uncontrolled major traffic arteries, freeway crossings, construction zones, or areas with documented high incidents of violent crime.
Trustees questioned how the additional allotment is used. Trustee Franco asked whether the funds would be routed to transportation for fuel and vehicle maintenance or into the general fund. Transportation staff said the state reimbursement can be used to offset costs of providing bus service for routes that otherwise would not be eligible because students live within two miles; once received, funds can be managed as part of transportation or general accounts subject to district budgeting decisions.
The board was told it will be asked to approve specific hazardous‑route listings at a subsequent meeting, after which the district will submit the designations to the Texas Education Agency and apply for the reimbursement.
Ending: Trustees did not take an approval vote that night; staff said the designation and submission for the 10% allotment will return for board approval at the next meeting.
