How to Talk to Your School Board About Bus Safety Upgrades

If you’ve ever tried to convince a school board to make a safety upgrade, you know how it goes.

They want proof. Data. Results. Budgets. Timing.

Good news: When it comes to student safety in the school bus danger zone, you’ve got all of that—and more.

Let’s talk strategy.

Start With the Stakes

Before you bring up solutions, start with the problem: 6 children die and over 13,000 are injured each year in school transportation incidents. Most of these occur outside the bus—especially in the dim morning hours when students are hardest to see.

Facts That Stick:

- The “danger zone” is a 10-foot bubble around the bus where kids are most vulnerable.

- Standard bus lights don’t light the ground where students walk.

- Distracted driving is rising—visible students are safe students.

Then, Introduce the Solution

Once the stakes are clear, present the Gardian Angel school bus safety lighting system as the solution:

✔️ Projects a bright white beam onto the roadway 

✔️ Gives students a clear, visible crossing path 

✔️ Helps oncoming traffic see children in time to stop 

✔️ Works in all weather, low light, and even before sunrise

Back It Up With Approval

School boards want to know: Is this allowed in our state?

Gardian Angel is approved in 26 states and counting. More states are evaluating it. This isn't new or risky tech—it's road-tested and ready.

Make It Easy for Them

Bring the brochure. Show the unit cost. Talk about funding options (grants, safety budgets, federal initiatives). Offer a trial on one bus. Keep it easy to say “yes.”

Final Word: Kids Deserve More Than “Good Enough”

School boards are full of people who care. Help them act. And if you need backup?

👉 We’re here to support you: https://www.GardianAngelLLC.com 

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