A former West Michigan school bus driver is suing her district after being fired for something that feels like an act of kindness: giving candy to the kids on her bus.
Sarah Robinson, who drove for Mattawan Consolidated Schools, filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming she was wrongfully terminated after handing out small holiday candy bags to students during the 2024–2025 school year. The bags were given out around holidays like Halloween and Christmas and according to the lawsuit, students were always told participation was entirely optional.
Some of the candy bags included brief Christian messages, while others did not. Sarah says she made different versions based on what she knew about her riders, including bags without religious messages and even a Jewish-themed option for a Jewish student. Students were free to decline, and parents were reportedly present during some of the exchanges. Seems all above the board and thoughtful, right?
The lawsuit states that in November 2024, Sarah was told by a supervisor that she could continue handing out the bags as long as it remained optional. But, that guidance was later reversed by the superintendent in January, and Sarah was fired in April…