Originally Posted by Fluid

I think everyone missed the point here a little.
1. Bus driver provoked the student by physically grabbing here which is not allowed.
2. Bus driver took the phone forcefully from her, also not allowed.
3. Bus driver punched the student.

Add those up, that driver will/was likely fired.

I'd kick my daughters ass for acting like that, but it's my ass to kick. Not some bus driver, and if she wasn't terminated immediately police and lawsuits would be involved.