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Caddo Mills ISD estimates $610,000 to add three‑point seat belts to 12 buses under SB546
Summary
District officials told trustees the budget can support replacement or retrofit of 12 buses by Sept. 1, 2029; CMISD has 40 buses and 12 currently lack seat belts. The board received the update but took no formal vote on a funding motion.
Caddo Mills ISD trustees were told at their April 20 meeting that the district can fund replacement or retrofitting of 12 school buses to meet safety expectations tied to Senate Bill 546.
Mr. Allison updated the board that CMISD’s fleet totals 40 buses, of which 12 do not have seat belts, 28 have three‑point seat belts, and "The estimated cost to equip 12 buses with three‑point seat belts is $610,000." He said the district budget will allow replacement and/or retrofit of those 12 buses before Sept. 1, 2029. The discussion was presented as an informational update rather than a motion for immediate expenditure.
The briefing gave trustees core counts and a timeline but did not include a formal vote to allocate funds at the meeting. Trustees did not amend the budget during the April 20 session; routine budget amendments were handled on the consent agenda earlier in the meeting.
