YORK CO., Va. — A York County School Division school bus aide is no longer employed by the district after an alleged assault involving a 6-year-old student with disabilities, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office.
Cynthia Greasley, 75, was arrested and charged with assault and battery, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office.
The alleged assault happened Tuesday when the school bus arrived at Mt. Vernon Elementary School, the sheriff's office says.
As the children were getting off the bus to enter the school, the aide dragged the child down the aisle from the rear of the bus and shoved the child off the bus to a teacher, according to the sheriff's office.
A spokesperson with the school division says they took immediate action and called the sheriff's office. The school division also launched an internal investigation.
The spokesperson shared the following statement regarding the school division's response to the incident and its hiring process:
"On Tuesday, October 1, Mt. Vernon Elementary School administrators notified the School Board Office of an allegation of unprofessional conduct by a bus aide involving a student with disabilities. We took immediate action, launching an internal investigation and notifying the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office. As a result of these investigations, the individual has been charged with assault and battery and is no longer employed by the York County School Division.
The safety and well-being of our students is always our top priority. Our hiring procedures involve mandatory and thorough background checks and fingerprint clearance. Additionally, YCSD employees participate in training designed to equip them with the skills necessary for managing student behavior in a safe and supportive manner. When there is a question of safety or misconduct, we immediately investigate and take appropriate actions."
