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'Here Comes the Bus' pilot and RFID badge updates planned for Tarkington ISD
Summary
Transportation staff told the board that CALAMP issued a system fix and pilot testing is planned for the 'Here Comes the Bus' app on select buses; board also reviewed ID badge and RFID bus pass distribution and replacement procedures (replacement costs not specified).
Sara Davis, Transportation Secretary, and Chris Conner, Director of School and Student Services, briefed the board on implementation of bus tablets and the 'Here Comes the Bus' app. They reported that vendor CALAMP issued a system fix and that pilot testing is scheduled for select buses; staff outlined student distribution procedures for ID badges and RFID bus passes.
The board discussed replacement-badge procedures and the related cost of replacement badges was raised, though the minutes do not specify a dollar figure. Staff indicated further piloting and rollout details will follow as testing completes.
