Discussion and possible action on a resolution of the Board of Trustees of Leakey Independent School District declaring a condition of financial exigency with respect to the retrofit of three-point seat belts on six non-equipped buses in the District's school bus fleet, based on a finding that estimated retrofit costs of $162,500–$186,500 materially exceed the combined estimated market value of $6

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8.A. Discussion and possible action on a resolution of the Board of Trustees of Leakey Independent School District declaring a condition of financial exigency with respect to the retrofit of three-point seat belts on six non-equipped buses in the District's school bus fleet, based on a finding that estimated retrofit costs of $162,500–$186,500 materially exceed the combined estimated market value of $64,000–$99,000 for those vehicles; directing the Superintendent to adopt a seat belt use policy for currently compliant buses (Bus #11 and Bus #14); and directing the Superintendent to develop a phased bus replacement plan. Agenda Item Type: Action Item

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.