Troy bus aide accused of striking student with disabilities resigns amid investigation

TROY — A Troy City Schools bus aide accused of striking a student with disabilities resigned in December, according personnel records.

Constance Holfinger was placed on a paid leave of absence as of Dec. 9, pending results of disciplinary action, read district documents.

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In a letter sent to Holfinger dated Dec. 16, she was notified of a pre-disciplinary meeting on Dec. 19.

“You are being charged with incompetence, immoral conduct, discourteous treatment of the public, neglect of duty, a violation of work rules or personnel policies of the Board of Education and fighting,” the letter read. “Specifically, you are accused of physically striking a student with disabilities under your charge.”

On Dec. 20, Holfinger submitted a letter of resignation “for the purpose of retirement,” according to district records.

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“We were made aware of an incident involving Troy City Schools bus aide Constance Holfinger,” read the statement. “Troy City Schools considers the welfare and care of our students our highest priority, so we immediately contacted the parent and opened an investigation into the matter.

“In accordance with our typical procedures, we placed Mrs. Holfinger on administrative leave pending the conclusion of the investigation. Mrs. Holfinger submitted her resignation for the purposes of retirement before the district investigation concluded.”