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Bells ISD declines to equip buses with 3‑point seat belts, will pursue grants
Summary
Trustees voted Feb. 9 that equipping all remaining buses with 3‑point seat belts is not financially feasible now and directed administration to pursue grant opportunities when available.
Trustees on the Bells ISD Board voted on Feb. 9 to decline equipping all remaining district buses with three‑point seat belts, citing current financial constraints and the availability of potential grant funding in the future.
"A motion was made by ET Pettit, seconded by Lonnie Carter that the Board approve to decline to equip all remaining buses with 3-point seat belts as it is not financially feasible at this time, and instead, pursue grant opportunities that will be made available in the future. Motion passed with 6 votes," the minutes record. The board did not specify a cost estimate for retrofitting buses; trustees noted fiscal constraints as the rationale and directed staff to pursue grant funding opportunities.
The decision preserves current transportation operations while signaling an intent to seek external funding for potential safety upgrades.
