# Melissa ISD Driver Fired After Child Pornography Arrest

> Melissa ISD school bus driver fired following arrest on child pornography charge.
- Title: Melissa ISD Driver Fired After Child Pornography Arrest
- Summary: Melissa ISD school bus driver fired following arrest on child pornography charge. Melissa ISD terminated a driver after his arrest on child pornography…
- Keywords: melissa isd, philip bates, child pornography, arrest, school bus driver, melissa texas, news, local, Melissa, ISD, Driver, Fired
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/melissa-isd-school-bus-driver-fired-following-arrest-child-pornography-charge
- Author: Amber Kite
- Published: 2026-10-14T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: melissa isd, philip bates, child pornography, arrest, school bus driver, melissa texas, news, local
## Melissa ISD Driver Fired
Melissa ISD terminated Phillip Bates, a Route 15 school bus driver, after his arrest on child pornography charges.
## No Student Connection Confirmed
District officials stated there is no evidence linking the criminal charge to Melissa ISD students or school activities.
## Safety Review Underway
Melissa ISD is cooperating with McKinney Police to review information and ensure student safety.
## Key takeaway

Melissa ISD terminated a driver after his arrest on child pornography charges with no evidence linking him to students.