Whistleblower Gets Job Back | Panama City Beach News

James Campbell, a bus barn employee who blew the whistle on rampant waste, fraud, and abuse in the school district’s transportation department, is back at work after an eight-week paid leave — and he’s thrilled the school board stood by him. Despite being fired, the board unanimously voted to keep him employed until his contract ended, showing they took his claims seriously. Campbell reported four major issues: personal vehicles repaired using district funds, fake invoices, misuse of district vehicles for personal trips, and chaotic comp time records. The district’s investigation confirmed unauthorized vehicle use and serious flaws in compensatory time tracking — though not all cases proved intentional fraud, the lack of oversight created huge risks. Three of the people he flagged are now gone from the district, including the Fleet Manager and Transportation Director. Campbell’s actions didn’t just save his job — they sparked accountability.

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