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Ore City ISD plans seatbelt requirement for buses; retrofit estimate about $213,000
Summary
District transportation staff reported trustees that seatbelts will be required on all buses and estimated retrofit costs around $213,000; the district will seek quotes for new gas and diesel buses.
Ore City ISD transportation staff informed trustees on Feb. 23 that seatbelts will be required on all district buses and provided an estimated retrofit cost of approximately $213,000.
Minutes record that the district is considering purchasing new buses and will request quotes for both gas- and diesel-engine options. The board did not record a formal vote to allocate funds at this meeting; the $213,000 figure was presented as an estimate for buses that would need retrofits.
Board members discussed next steps, and staff were directed to pursue quotes and procurement options. The minutes do not specify how many buses require retrofitting or the anticipated funding source for the work; those details were not provided in the meeting record.
