13-03-2025
Retired bus driver honored for 16 years of service after traumatic experience
CARENCRO, La, () — Frank Shelvin is a former substitute bus driver who witnessed his 18-year-old student Jaylin Joiner get gunned down while getting off of the bus. On May 20th, 2024, he would receive a proclamation for his 16 years of service with the .
The 78-year-old man said he received a text message telling him to go to the council meeting and didn't know what it was about.
Carencro Mayor Charlotte Clavier and the Carencro City Council gave a proclamation to recognize Shelvin's time as a Lafayette Parish School Bus Driver. Carencro Mayor Charlotte Clavier called upon Councilmember Arceneaux to read the proclamation. Superintendent Francis Touchet thanked the mayor, council and all bus drivers for their continued support as Shelvin has always placed his students and Lafayette Parish School System first.
After the council and public congratulated Shelvin for his 16 years of service and dedication to Lafayette Parish School System, despite becoming emotional, Shelvin gave a speech addressing the people in attendance.
'It hit me, really deep in my heart. Took a little while, I spoke, and I said a small speech,' he said.
He said it was an exciting day seeing his kids and bus attendant who would help him pray over his bus.
'I mean she was there, and she helped me a lot with what I was going through,' he said.
He left a lasting message for other bus drivers.
'A lot of the bus drivers take time. Talk to y'all kids, try to learn what they are going through,' he said. 'Sometimes they want to tell you something and you might want to brush them away. Take time a little bit, listen to them. Even though you got to do it one-on-one.'
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