Cy-Fair ISD Seeks Community Support for Crossing Guard Duties Amid Bus Route Reductions
As students and parents grapple with bus route reductions put into effect this school year, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (CFISD) is calling on the community to assist with crossing guard duties to help ensure the safety of children walking to school.
This year, the school district has seen a dramatic cut of 79 bus routes. The new policy dictates that an elementary student will only be transported by bus if they live one or more miles from their campus of regular attendance. For middle and high school students, the distance is extended to two or more miles. Consequently, a substantial increase in student pedestrians has taken place across the district.
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In an attempt to ensure safety and manage the increased foot traffic, the CFISD Police Department is offering free crossing guard training for community volunteers. Those working with homeowner associations (HOAs) and municipal utility districts (MUDs) who are interested in providing additional support throughout the community are invited to partake in the training.
CFISD Police officers will conduct the training, which will last around two hours. Participants are advised to dress in comfortable clothes and shoes for the session. Interested volunteers can sign up for the training here.
CFISD police officers hold a crossing guard training for CFISD staff members in the summer. The program is aimed at community members looking to volunteer at additional intersections in neighborhoods, supplementing CFISD crossing guards. These community volunteers will not replace district-employed crossing guards, who are assigned to main entry points to campuses and are trained district staff members.
To learn more about the CFISD 2024-2025 Transportation Plan, visit this CFISD website.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
