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Board approves bus‑patrol contract to equip 10 buses; city council review planned
Summary
The board approved a contract implementing a bus‑patrol program on 10 buses to monitor school‑zone and on‑bus activity, with estimated gross revenue of about $112,500 and an expected fall start pending city council approval.
Cleveland — The Cleveland City Schools Board approved a contract to implement a bus‑patrol program on 10 buses after the district attorney's recommended contract changes and state transportation officials reviewed equipment and procedures.
A presenter explained the program would begin with 10 buses (seven on regular routes with three rotated to trouble areas) and that the vendor contract was revised following attorney review to require mediation in Tennessee rather than arbitration. He said Department of Education and Department of Safety pupil‑transportation staff had examined equipment and were supporting the pilot.
The presenter provided a revenue estimate: approximately $112,500 in gross annual revenue for the 10 buses, with the vendor retaining monthly fees and a per‑citation charge that could total roughly half the gross estimate. That leaves an estimated net of about $56,250, which the presenter said the district would contribute to the police department, likely toward officers who review video and approve citations. He also described cancellation costs in early contract years if the district chose to end the program without cause.
Board members discussed the contract, the vendor billing schedule, an exit strategy and the need to take the matter to the city council for the city's ordinances and school‑zone camera work. The board voted unanimously to approve the contract and authorized staff to take it to the city council for final approvals; the presenter said an autumn rollout was the expectation if the city signs on.
What happens next: The district will place the contract on the city council agenda for approval and, if the city approves, implementation is planned for the fall term.
