- January 22, 2025
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An incident at a Matanzas High School bus stop in December remains a concern for at least one parent.
According to reports, the mother of a student became upset about her son being called names. So she stepped in and threatened to “whoop any kid’s a - -” who wouldn’t stop.
The mother then followed some of the students onto the bus itself. A Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputy later interviewed the bus driver, who said that, at first, she thought the mother was a student.
The deputy reported that he contacted the transportation department at Flagler Schools and watched the video of the incident. The video, which is not public record and could not be confirmed by the Observer, showed the mother “getting on the bus and telling everyone to stop bullying her son.”
The deputy then contacted the mother and told her she was not allowed to get on school buses, regardless of any bullying allegations.
“Based on the video footage and [a student’s] statement, no criminal activity was observed at this time,” the deputy reported. No threats were made to specific students, only in general, the notes said.
Flagler Schools did not respond to specifics about the incident, but issued this statement through its spokesman: “At Flagler Schools, student safety is our top priority, especially when traveling to and from school aboard our vehicles. A secure transportation process is a critical part of supporting our students’ education. We work closely with families, faculty, staff and the community to uphold the highest standards on every ride, ensuring a safe and reliable experience for every student.”
The mother’s identity was not clear in the FCSO notes, and a request for her contact information was not immediately fulfilled.
One parent, who asked to remain anonymous, said she was “angry and concerned” that a mother would get on a bus and have no consequences.
