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Board reviews bus seatbelt options and large cost gap between retrofit and replacement
Summary
Jasper ISD detailed costs to retrofit 13 buses at an estimated $495,327 versus replacing them at $1,782,625; the district said replacement was "not feasible" and three new buses with three-point seatbelts are on order.
Board minutes show the district reviewed its bus fleet and safety options during the April 13 meeting, presenting counts and cost estimates. The current fleet included 11 buses without seatbelts, 2 buses with two-point seatbelts and 6 buses with three-point seatbelts; three new buses with three-point seatbelts were on order. The district estimated retrofitting 13 buses would cost $495,327 (11 retrofits at $41,179 each; 2 at $21,179 each) while replacing the same 13 buses would cost $1,782,625 (13 at $137,125 each). The minutes state it was "Not feasible to replace 13 buses."
Board action on the larger consent motion recorded the financial estimates but did not direct immediate replacement; the consent agenda that included these figures was approved unanimously 5–0. Administration retained responsibility for pursuing cost-effective procurement and the three buses on order with three-point seatbelts were noted as incoming assets.
