Lawnview service center awarded for their safety practices
Dallas ISD’s Lawnview Service Center has received the district’s Risk Management Services’ Safe Driving Award for the school year 2023-2024. This award recognizes the center’s dedication to safety and the outstanding execution of its safety program, which has placed it as the top service center for safe driving across the district.
The Safe Driving Award, along with a $3,000 grant, will enable Lawnview to enhance its safety measures further. The funds are earmarked for purchasing safety-related items, particularly those aimed at preventing common vehicle accidents such as tail swings, collisions with stationary objects, sideswipes, intersection accidents, and rear-endings.
Matthew Watkins, a coordinator from Risk Management Services, emphasized the significance of these awards, stating, “The awards were given to recognize the service centers that aid us in keeping large financial losses, such as accidents and injuries, from occurring,” said Watkins. “The Lawnview Service Center was awarded the Safe Driving Award for having the least amount of preventable, at-fault accidents.”
This year marked the first time Risk Management implemented the safety incentive program with Student Transportation. Competing against three other service centers, Lawnview’s commitment to safety distinguished it from the rest. Additionally, the Kleberg Service Center received recognition for the Best Cycle Time award. Watkins noted, “This also aids us in mitigating large financial losses by providing documents needed to recover money from third parties involved and settling claims in an efficient manner.”
Student Transportation Services is responsible for safely transporting thousands of students to and from school daily. This program aimed to foster a culture of safe driving and acknowledge the exceptional efforts of those who ensure the safety of Dallas ISD students on the road.
The winners of the awards were announced during the Student Transportation in-service on Aug. 2, celebrating the service centers that have gone above and beyond to prioritize safety within the district.
