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Temple ISD Policy Committee says budget cannot cover buses required by S.B. 546
Summary
The Policy Committee voted 6-0 April 29 to determine the district's budget does not permit purchase or retrofit of buses as required in S.B. 546 after reviewing a TEA report on the fleet and compliance costs.
Dawn Cook, chair of the Temple ISD Policy Committee, convened the committee at 4:32 PM on April 29. The committee reviewed S.B. 546 and a report the district submitted to the Texas Education Agency on the status of the district's bus fleet and the estimated cost to comply with the law.
During the agenda item, Dan Posey moved that "the Board of Trustees determined the budget does not permit the purchase or retrofit of buses as required in S.B. 546," a motion seconded by Shannon Dean. The committee recorded a unanimous vote: Dawn Cook — Yes; Dan Posey — Yes; Bre’Layshia Alexander — Yes; Shannon Myers — Yes; Shannon Dean — Yes; Virginia Suarez — Yes. No members opposed and no abstentions were recorded.
No members of the public addressed the board during the public comments period. The committee listed no future items or information requests. Chair Cook adjourned the meeting at 4:36 PM.
The committee's formal determination will be included in the district's record relating to S.B. 546 compliance and the report to TEA.
