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Randolph Field ISD board asks state for funds after $35,000-per-bus retrofit estimate
Summary
The board adopted a resolution to notify the state that supplemental funding will be needed to retrofit district buses with three-point seat belts after staff estimated a $35,000-per-bus cost and a $560,000 total for the district’s 16 buses.
The Randolph Field Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Feb. 26 to adopt a resolution notifying the State that supplementary funding will be required to retrofit district school buses with three-point (lap-and-shoulder) seat belts.
Director of Maintenance and Operations Brandon Casey told the board that “it would cost the district approximately $35,000 per bus in order to retrofit each bus.” He said the district has nine buses equipped with lap belts and seven buses with no belts, producing an estimated retrofit total of $560,000.
Board members moved and seconded the resolution; Dr. Brian Holt presented the formal text to be filed with the State. The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Mr. Robert Bornhauser and seconded by Mr. David Megeath. The board recorded an official voice count of 4 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstaining (Trustee Peter Duffy was absent).
The resolution does not appropriate money; it asks the State to recognize that the district’s existing funding is insufficient to cover the retrofit costs and to consider supplemental funding or guidance. The board did not vote to begin retrofits or to expend district funds at the meeting — the action recorded was to notify the State of the financial need.
Next steps noted by staff included documenting the cost estimate and submitting the resolution per the district’s standard reporting channels.
