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Rancho Sienna parent urges Liberty Hill trustees to press county for stop signs after crossing-guard near-miss
Summary
A Rancho Sienna resident described a near-miss in which a driver failed to stop for a crossing guard and asked the board to advocate for stop signs at several neighborhood intersections; district staff said they would work with the county and HOA and that the police focus on student safety but that county approval is required for signage.
During public comment at the Sept. 16 Liberty Hill Board of Trustees meeting, resident Lauren Ayarbe described a near-miss in which a vehicle allegedly ignored a crossing guard on Via De Siena Boulevard and "slammed on their brakes, stopping just feet away from the crossing guard." She asked the board to support a petition to Williamson County for at least two stop signs at key intersections near the Rancho Sienna neighborhood — specifically at Via De Siena Boulevard and Rancho Sienna Loop, at Montelicino and Via De Siena, and consideration of Bonnet Boulevard.
"We're looking to prevent that," Ayarbe said, asking the board to use its influence to reach county decision-makers. She told trustees several families had video of the incident and said she was prepared to work with the HOA and county to pursue signage.
District representatives acknowledged the incident and said the district would start with administration and coordinate with the county and the HOA. One administrator noted the district's police focus is student safety, and staff said Chief Herbarski had inspected the area and the district would continue conversations with the county. Trustees emphasized some traffic-control measures (stop signs or signals) fall under county jurisdiction and said the district would assist where possible.
The board did not take immediate formal action on signage at the meeting but asked staff to follow up with the HOA and county officials and to report back.
