TOWNSEND – The following is a statement from North Middlesex Regional School District Superintendent Brad Morgan and Ashby Police Chief Derek J. Pepple:
“On Tuesday afternoon, April 2, the North Middlesex Regional School District was made aware of an incident on a bus in which a bus driver allegedly assaulted a student while in Ashby.
“This incident was caught on video and that video has been turned over for review. There were other students on the bus at the time of the incident and the bus had been pulled over and was not in operation. No injuries were reported.
“Upon learning of the incident, district officials immediately contacted police and an investigation was launched.
“The bus is owned and operated by Dee Bus Service, which is contracted to provide transportation for North Middlesex Regional School District students. The bus driver involved has been removed from the route and will no longer drive students from the District.
“As of late Tuesday night, no charges have been filed, however, the incident remains under active investigation by the Ashby Police Department and the District. The District will also be notifying the Department of Children and Families about the incident.
“The safety and security of our students is our top priority, and we will investigate this incident in accordance with our policies and procedures.
“No further information is available at this time. However, it is anticipated that an update will be provided on Wednesday, April 3.”
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