Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation Safety topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Vernon ISD trustees decline 3-point seatbelts for now, cite financial constraints
Summary
Trustees discussed Transportation Code §547.701(f) and voted unanimously not to proceed with installing 3-point seatbelts on district vehicles, citing cost concerns.
The Vernon ISD Board of Trustees discussed compliance with Transportation Code §547.701(f) regarding three-point seatbelt installations and voted unanimously on Feb. 16 not to move forward because of financial constraints.
Board member Chris Lehman made the motion not to proceed; Amanda Lehman seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The minutes record the decision as driven by budgetary concerns; no cost estimate for retrofitting or a timeline for future reconsideration was provided in open session.
That item was discussed separately from the consent agenda. The board did not direct staff to prepare a budget analysis in open session during this meeting.
The board will consider regular agenda items again at its March 23 meeting.
