Fabens ISD completes investigation after incident on bus captured on video

EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — The Fabens Independent School District says it completed an investigation into the recent school bus incident that was posted on social media recently.

As we have previously reported, a community group, called Make Fabens Better which is not affiliated with the district, posted a video taken near a Fabens school bus that appears to show a student possibly being hit with small sticks or pencils. It is unclear from the video if the other people on the bus are students or adults.

The school district issued a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 20, saying that they were aware of the incident and that the parent of the student involved was notified directly. The school district also said they were taking appropriate measures

On Wednesday, Aug. 21, the school district released the following statement:

“Fabens Independent School District has completed a thorough investigation into the recent school bus incident posted on a social media group not affiliated with the district. We are pleased to report that the investigation confirmed that all safety and security protocols upheld by the transportation department were followed correctly.

Our investigation involved close collaboration with the transportation and security departments and interviewing all parties involved. As a result of this investigation, we are confident in the effectiveness of our current procedures. However, we remain committed to continually improving our practices to ensure our students’ safety and security.

The student’s legal guardian is satisfied with the conclusion of the district’s investigation and requests that the family’s privacy regarding this matter be respected to maintain confidentiality under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The legal guardian is not willing to speak with the media at this time.

We want to thank the parents, guardians, and community members for their understanding and support. The well-being of our students remains our highest priority, and we will continue to uphold the trust placed in us.”

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