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Hays CISD approves $146,400 purchase of school bus simulation trainer

Hays CISD Board of Trustees · February 23, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a 2025 bond-interest-funded purchase and installation of a school bus simulator trainer from Virage Simulation not to exceed $146,400.00. The decision was unanimous.

The Hays CISD Board on Feb. 23 approved the 2025 bond-interest-funded purchase and installation of a School Bus Simulation Trainer from Virage Simulation for an amount not to exceed $146,400.00.

Board President Byron Severance introduced the item and Trustee Raul Vela seconded the motion; the minutes record the vote as 7-0 in favor. The minutes identify the item as bond-interest funded but do not include specifications of the simulator, how it will be housed, or a training rollout schedule for district transportation staff.

The procurement is intended to support transportation training; staff follow-up will be necessary to finalize vendor contracting and installation plans.