January 25, 2023
A former school bus aide, John-Paul Martinez, was arrested by The Okaloosa County Sheriff's
Office on Tuesday, January 24, following an investigation into alleged misconduct on a school
bus. District staff was notified of the incident when it occurred, and the employee was
immediately placed on administrative leave pending further action.
"The behavior alleged in this incident is absolutely unacceptable and does not represent the high standards of conduct that our hard-working employees uphold each and every day," stated Superintendent Marcus Chambers. "Student safety will always be my number one priority. In situations where we fail to meet the standards we've set, individuals will be held accountable. We greatly appreciate the Sheriff's Office for their work in this situation and truly value the partnership we have with them.