
GREAT BEND- Administrators with USD 428 in Great Bend responded on Monday after learning of a second incident of alleged sexual assault on a school activity bus. The incident occurred during the first week of February in Saline County, according to the Saline County Sherriff’s Department.
In a message to students and parents, USD 428 reported media had contacted them about the report.
The district said they are investigating the matter and will continue to cooperate with law enforcement. Once the investigation is completed and the facts determined, the district will take appropriate action, according to the email message.
The district takes this and all claims of harassment or other wrongdoing seriously and continues to be concerned about the safety, well being and fair treatment of all its students.
The district did on Feb. 8 revise its practices regarding adult monitoring and supervision on bus trips to reduce the likelihood of any inappropriate behavior, according to the email.
The changes include cameras on all busses and requiring adults to sit with students during bus trips.