The Haslet City Council updated members on a crossing‑guard program the mayor initiated in February and directed staff to return on Sept. 15 with a final ordinance and contract so paid crossing guards can start as soon as possible.

What the council heard
City staff reported they identified five crossing‑guard locations after consulting the school district, Fort Worth and a private contractor known as "The Crossing Guard Company," which manages crossing programs for several jurisdictions. Locations the council identified for immediate staffing included Ashmore Farms, two locations on John Day Road that serve Worthington Middle School and two locations near Haslett Elementary (Latera Ranch Road at Wisdom Way and Prairie View Drive at Wisdom Way). The mayor told the council the company sent a contract and the city attorney was reviewing it.

Next steps and funding
Council members asked when guards could start; staff said the ordinance to establish the program and the contract will return at the Sept. 15 meeting. Finance staff added $78,273 to the draft FY 2025–26 budget to cover five crossing‑guard positions; the council said contingency funds could be used to start services immediately if the contract and ordinance move quickly. Council discussion clarified that an ordinance establishing the program must be approved before disbursing funds under the contract.

Public safety and logistics
Council and staff noted the program seeks to reduce unsafe crossing behavior and improve safety near schools and bus stops. Representatives of the crossing‑guard contractor provided scheduling and cost details to staff; the company recommended specific sites and supplied a sample contract. One council member emphasized the program can expand if other subdivisions identify needs.

Evidence in the record
Staff said the contractor provided a contract, a map of proposed locations and a price estimate. The council agreed community feedback and school coordination will continue; final contract review and ordinance adoption will be on the Sept. 15 agenda.