Grayson County Schools reassigns bus driver as Kentucky State Police investigate allegations involving children

Grayson County Schools has reassigned a bus driver as the Kentucky State Police investigate allegations involving children, according to a report from WDRB+WAVE published October 22, 2026.

The driver, Josh Rudnick, said he was moved out of his school transportation role amid the Kentucky State Police investigation. Rudnick told the outlet that the allegations are “completely false.”

The report describes the reassignment as part of the district’s response to the investigation, which centers on allegations involving students. The specific nature of the allegations was not detailed in the report, and no criminal charges were identified in the account.

Kentucky school districts often take students’ safety into account when law enforcement inquiries become public, including temporary changes to schedules and duties. In this case, the reassignment affects a staff member responsible for transporting children to and from school, a role that depends on consistent trust and oversight.

WDRB+WAVE reported the allegations are under Kentucky State Police review and that Rudnick has denied them. The statement attributed to him reflects a direct rebuttal, but it does not change the fact that the investigation is ongoing.

The district’s action also underscores how administrative steps can be taken independently of any court process. Reassignments during active investigations can limit contact between accused individuals and students while authorities determine whether evidence supports further action.

As the Kentucky State Police investigation continues, the next material step for the case would be the department’s findings and any potential charging decision, if warranted. Until then, the reassigned status described by WDRB+WAVE indicates the district has treated the matter as a safety and operational issue requiring temporary separation from student transportation duties.

Parents and staff affected by bus transportation schedules may rely on district updates for continuity as the investigation proceeds, while Rudnick’s denial remains part of the public record through the interview cited by WDRB+WAVE.