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Trustee moves board finding that SB 546 bus fleet replacement is "not affordable"
Summary
The Silsbee ISD Board voted unanimously that replacing the district's bus fleet to meet SB 546 seat-belt requirements is not affordable as mandated by the state, and recorded that finding as the official board position.
The Silsbee Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously March 10 that "the replacement of Bus Fleet to meet the SB 546 requirement is not affordable as mandated by the state." Trustee Bo Hoffman moved the motion and Trustee Dana Hancock seconded.
Board members recorded that finding after hearing the superintendent's report item noting a public meeting for SB 546 reporting on school bus seat-belt costs. The motion reflects the board's formal stance that full fleet replacement to comply with SB 546 is not financially feasible for the district under current conditions. The minutes do not list a dollar figure or an alternative compliance plan.
The board entered executive session later in the meeting to discuss personnel; no further action on bus replacement was recorded when the board reconvened. The motion passed with all five members present voting in favor; Trustees James de Garavilla and Jonta Miller were absent.
