- An Amherst bus operator video, which has circulated widely on social media platforms such as TikTok, depicts a school bus driver employing unsuitable and offensive language towards the students.
- The recording captures a disgruntled operator, who had stationary the school bus, advancing towards the rear, where she proceeds to loudly use profane language directed at students.
- She issues a threat to begin “administering substantial” vulgarities and vows that her foot will delve so deep into their obscenity that it would protrude from their nostrils.
- The operator warns the students to stow away their phones and surrender them; otherwise, she would disembark the bus and allow them to walk home.
- The conduct of the operator was inappropriate and intolerable.
An Amherst bus operator video, which has gone viral on social media platforms such as TikTok, displays a school bus driver using inappropriate and offensive language towards the students.
The footage portrays a frustrated operator who had parked the school bus, making her way toward the back, where she begins loudly employing profanities at students.
She threatens to begin “administering substantial” vulgarities and vows that her foot will delve so deep into their obscenity that it would protrude from their nostrils.
“I’m weary of you… I’m weary of all the ((expletive)) I’m through with. I’m going to start administering substantial (( expletive)). Do you comprehend? My foot’s going to delve so deep into your ((expletive)), it’s going to protrude from your ((expletive)) nostrils. I’m through with you! Store that phone in your bag immediately and surrender it to me,” the operator shouts.
“I will disembark this expletive bus right now and let you people ((expletive)) walk home,” she adds. “How much more do you think anybody can endure?”
The operator warns the students to stow away their phones and surrender them; otherwise, she would disembark the bus and allow them to walk home. The operator’s behavior was inappropriate and unacceptable.
The incident prompted an investigation by the Amherst Exempted Village School District.
In a letter sent to parents by Amherst Superintendent Mike Molnar, the district confirmed that they were investigating the incident and that the operator involved had resigned.
The letter stated that the behavior exhibited by the bus driver was unacceptable and would not be tolerated.
The actions of the operator did not represent the values and standards upheld by the district, which is committed to providing a safe, caring, and compassionate educational environment.
The letter also announced that the district’s Transportation Department would review its procedures to ensure situations are handled appropriately and safely.
The district will also continue to support its bus operators with proper training and professional development.
As Superintendent, the focus is on creating a positive and safe environment for all students and staff.
Open communication and constructive feedback from the community help to create a stronger and more supportive environment.
The incident underscores the importance of adequate training for school bus operators.
As individuals responsible for the safety and well-being of children, bus operators must receive thorough training on how to handle challenging situations appropriately.
They must know how to communicate effectively with students and resolve conflicts in a calm and professional manner.
The district’s commitment to supporting its bus operators with proper training and professional development is commendable
The Amherst Exempted Village School District did not disclose the bus operator’s name.
