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Sudan ISD board says it cannot fund three-point seat belts for buses
Summary
The Sudan Independent School District board discussed SB 546 and voted 7-0 to decline covering the cost to retrofit or replace buses with three-point seat belts, citing the district's financial position.
The Sudan Independent School District board voted unanimously Dec. 8 to decline covering the cost of equipping district buses with three-point seat belts under SB 546.
Superintendent Scott Harrell reviewed the statute and the district’s options — retrofit the existing fleet or purchase new buses equipped with three-point seat belts. President Richard Salazar recommended against covering either option, saying the "District is not in a financial position to cover the cost of either retrofitting or replacing the current fleet of buses." Ryan Harper moved to accept that recommendation; Ryan Netherland seconded and the motion carried 7-0.
Board members did not adopt a funding plan at the meeting. The decision was recorded as a board determination that the district will not assume the cost at this time; no additional financial figures or timelines were provided during the discussion. The board may revisit the issue if future budgetary conditions change or if alternative funding sources are identified.
