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Clovis Unified honors bus driver Silvia Neri after she evacuated four students from bus fire
Summary
The Governing Board honored School Bus Driver Silvia Neri on Oct. 8, 2025, for safely evacuating four students during a bus fire on Sept. 30; Cal Fire Chief Dustin Hail presented Ms. Neri with a plaque recognizing her actions.
At its Oct. 8, 2025 meeting the Clovis Unified School District Governing Board and District administration honored School Bus Driver Silvia Neri for her actions on Sept. 30, 2025, when she evacuated four students from a school bus that experienced a fire.
The minutes state that the Board and District administration recognized Ms. Neri’s ‘‘extraordinary actions’’; Cal Fire Chief Dustin Hail presented a plaque acknowledging her efforts. The minutes do not record direct remarks by Ms. Neri or Chief Hail in this section, nor do they list the location of the incident beyond the date. The Board’s recognition was entered into the public record as part of the special presentations segment.
Why it matters School transportation safety is a central operational responsibility for districts. The Board’s public acknowledgment signals district recognition of staff who respond to on‑route emergencies. The minutes do not indicate any follow‑up actions, investigations or additional personnel measures resulting from the incident.
The Board continued with its regular agenda after the recognition and adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
