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Prosper ISD board says lawsuit over alleged abuse by former bus driver dismissed; board reiterates support for affected family
Summary
The board announced that a 2022 lawsuit filed by parents alleging abuse by a former bus driver was dismissed and stated that multiple independent investigations previously conducted affirmed the district’s response; trustees reiterated support for the affected family and outlined that leadership contacted law enforcement and child-protective authorities when allegations surfaced.
During the May 18 meeting the board read a public statement updating the community on a 2022 court case brought by parents alleging abuse by a former Prosper ISD bus driver. The board said the lawsuit has been dismissed and reiterated sympathy for the family harmed by the actions of the former employee.
The statement said district leadership acted immediately when the allegations were first reported: officials notified law enforcement and child‑protective authorities, the employee was arrested and terminated, and the district worked directly with the impacted family "to respect the privacy and support their children." The board added that multiple independent investigations had been conducted and, in its words, "confirmed this" (the district’s response).
Trustees emphasized that nothing about the underlying conduct was acceptable and that the district’s commitment to student safety remains paramount. The board said it will continue to support the affected family and to work on improving safety and transparency measures.
The district did not provide further details about the dismissed suit in open session nor comment on the legal rationale for dismissal. No new personnel actions were announced in public about this matter.
