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Tarkington ISD discusses SB546 seat belt reporting and explores HGAC bus‑replacement grant
Summary
Administrators briefed the Board on Senate Bill 546 seat belt reporting requirements and reviewed fleet compliance; they also discussed pursuing a Houston‑Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Clean Air grant to replace older buses, noting retrofitting is not fiscally feasible at present.
Transportation Supervisor Melanie Anderson and Director Chris Conner informed trustees about state reporting requirements under Senate Bill 546 concerning three‑point seat belts on school buses, reviewed the district’s current fleet compliance, and discussed planning options for aging vehicles.
Anderson described the count and lifecycle concerns for several buses and said retrofitting to meet three‑point standards would not be fiscally responsible at this time. She also outlined a possible HGAC Clean Air grant opportunity that would assist in replacing older buses if the district qualifies; the grant requires removal of older buses from service. Administration said it is actively determining eligibility and pursuing the funding option where feasible.
The Board acknowledged the report and no procurement decision was made at the meeting; the transportation team will continue to evaluate replacement strategies and grant eligibility.
