Support Sheriff, Springtown ISD Bus Driver – Wrongfully Terminated
Sheriff, the dedicated driver of Bus 79 for Springtown ISD, has served our children with care, professionalism, and consistency. Recently, he was wrongfully terminated over allegations of inappropriate behavior (jokingly threatening a 4th grader over a “wet Willy” for misbehaving)— for which he had no prior write-ups or disciplinary actions. Whether he had given a wet willy or not, getting abruptly terminated and charges filed- seems alittle extreme
Sheriff is also now facing charges from this disgruntled parent, claiming he was trying to assault the child with “bodily fluids”. This is totally ridiculous. Sheriff jokingly used humor as a way to “discipline” kids, instead of writing them up and kicking them off the bus.
Sheriff has positively impacted the daily lives of countless students, ensuring their safety and well-being on every route. His termination has caused confusion and distress among families who trust him and know his character.
We, the undersigned parents, students, and community members, urge Springtown ISD to review this decision, take into account Sheriff’s exemplary record, and reinstate him. Everyone deserves a fair investigation and due process before a career built on dedication is abruptly taken away.
Support Sheriff and help us ensure fairness, accountability, and justice in our school system.
#BringBackSheriff79
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Reached 250 supporters
August 21, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
August 21, 2025
123 Comments
Both my grandchildren ride bus 79 with Sheriff, Austin Punderson and River Punderson and they absolutely adore Sheriff and so do we. I cannot believe he was terminated for such a stupid thing. Bring him back!!!!!
Hearing one of our fellow bus drivers is having to resign from driving all over a joke that was blown out of proportion saddens the rest of us parents who have never had any issues with the driver, no previous right ups, no marks NOTHING!
Best Bus Driver ever will contact parents if someone is not there to meet a small child provides drinks when their AC is out and he knows it’s hot on the bus is always walking up and down the aisles in between stops to make for sure children are safely seated
This is so sad. Please review and consider reinstating Sheriff. He has been so good to our kids on bus 79 the last two going on three years. I’ve felt comfort knowing they’re on his bus especially traveling on 51 N. Our kids love him.
He’s AMAZING my daughter loves him and he’s made her EXCITED to go to school and come home every morning. Losing him would be a SHAME on Springtown ISD part. He’s one of the few that actually care.
Keep the good in our world please!
Bring back the sheriff! He was the best driver, he enjoyed the kids.
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Support Sheriff, Springtown ISD Bus Driver – Wrongfully Terminated
Sheriff, the dedicated driver of Bus 79 for Springtown ISD, has served our children with care, professionalism, and consistency. Recently, he was wrongfully terminated over allegations of inappropriate behavior (jokingly threatening a 4th grader over a “wet Willy” for misbehaving)— for which he had no prior write-ups or disciplinary actions. Whether he had given a wet willy or not, getting abruptly terminated and charges filed- seems alittle extreme
Sheriff is also now facing charges from this disgruntled parent, claiming he was trying to assault the child with “bodily fluids”. This is totally ridiculous. Sheriff jokingly used humor as a way to “discipline” kids, instead of writing them up and kicking them off the bus.
Sheriff has positively impacted the daily lives of countless students, ensuring their safety and well-being on every route. His termination has caused confusion and distress among families who trust him and know his character.
We, the undersigned parents, students, and community members, urge Springtown ISD to review this decision, take into account Sheriff’s exemplary record, and reinstate him. Everyone deserves a fair investigation and due process before a career built on dedication is abruptly taken away.
Support Sheriff and help us ensure fairness, accountability, and justice in our school system.
#BringBackSheriff79
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 21, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
August 21, 2025
123 Comments
Your very own handbook suggests the use of humor when dealing with the children. To make the accusation of "threat with bodily fluids" is a gross miscategorization of what actually occurred.
Both my grandchildren ride bus 79 with Sheriff, Austin Punderson and River Punderson and they absolutely adore Sheriff and so do we. I cannot believe he was terminated for such a stupid thing. Bring him back!!!!!
Hearing one of our fellow bus drivers is having to resign from driving all over a joke that was blown out of proportion saddens the rest of us parents who have never had any issues with the driver, no previous right ups, no marks NOTHING!
Best Bus Driver ever will contact parents if someone is not there to meet a small child provides drinks when their AC is out and he knows it’s hot on the bus is always walking up and down the aisles in between stops to make for sure children are safely seated
This is so sad. Please review and consider reinstating Sheriff. He has been so good to our kids on bus 79 the last two going on three years. I’ve felt comfort knowing they’re on his bus especially traveling on 51 N. Our kids love him.
He’s AMAZING my daughter loves him and he’s made her EXCITED to go to school and come home every morning. Losing him would be a SHAME on Springtown ISD part. He’s one of the few that actually care.
Keep the good in our world please!
Bring back the sheriff! He was the best driver, he enjoyed the kids.
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Your very own handbook suggests the use of humor when dealing with the children. To make the accusation of "threat with bodily fluids" is a gross miscategorization of what actually occurred.