‘SUCH BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED’; BRENHAM ISD SENDS OUT NOTICE AFTER PARENT ‘FORCIBLY’ ENTERS BUS
Brenham ISD has notified families about an incident that occurred this week on a school bus involving a parent.
According to the school district, around 4:45 p.m. Monday, a parent “forcibly entered the bus to address a student.”
Brenham ISD said the incident was immediately reported to authorities. Chief Communications and Engagement Officer Brooke Trahan confirmed that the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was called to handle the situation. The parents of the student involved were also contacted.
The district issued the notice on Monday to parents or guardians of students on the bus. The district provided the notice to KWHI this (Friday) afternoon.
Brenham ISD said it is working closely with authorities to appropriately address the matter. It said, “The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority, and such behavior will not be tolerated. We are committed to ensuring that our school environment remains safe for all students.”
Trahan said further comment would not be appropriate at this time, given the ongoing investigation.
Below is the full statement from Brenham ISD:
Subject: Important Notice Regarding Bus Route 13 Incident
Dear Parents and Families of Students on Bus Route 13, We want to inform you about an incident that occurred today, August 19, 2024, at approximately 4:45 PM involving Bus Route 13. A parent forcibly entered the bus to address a student. This incident was immediately reported to the authorities, and the parents of the student involved have been contacted. Please be assured that we are working closely with the authorities to address this matter appropriately. The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority, and such behavior will not be tolerated. We are committed to ensuring that our school environment remains safe for all students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us directly.