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Sheldon ISD plans digital radio upgrade for transportation fleet; cost covered by bond savings
Sheldon ISD Board of Trustees Workshop · February 4, 2026
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Summary
District staff proposed replacing a 2006 analog UHF radio system that uses a single channel for all buses with a digital system featuring repeaters, multiple channels and new handhelds; the replacement is estimated at about $330,000–$340,000 and would be paid from bond savings.
District transportation staff told the board the current analog radio system—installed in 2006—uses a single UHF channel for roughly 100 buses and multiple support vehicles, creating safety and communication constraints. The system also has spotty coverage in low-lying areas around some campuses.
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