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Bus Driver Fired for Kitten Rescue
10 Oct
Summary
- A bus driver was fired for letting a student rescue a kitten.
- Parents started a petition to reinstate the driver.
- The school district cited student safety as priority.
A Harford County Public Schools bus driver was recently terminated after an 11-year tenure for an act of compassion. Cynthia Morgan allowed a 10-year-old student, Alex Thomas, to exit her bus on a rural road to rescue a stranded kitten. Alex was the sole student on board at the time of the incident.
Alex's mother expressed that her son would have been devastated not to help the animal and found the driver's dismissal cruel. Parents are circulating a petition, which has garnered almost 800 signatures, advocating for Morgan's reinstatement. They describe her as a kind and warm presence who made students feel safe.
Harford County Public Schools issued a statement emphasizing that student safety is their highest priority. The district indicated that certification decisions consider multiple factors. Morgan was employed by Cleary Transportation Inc., an independent contractor that referred inquiries to the school district.
