As far as an explanation for the suggested changes, we are currently trying to get comment from Lafayette Parish School Superintendent Dr. Donald Aguillard.
Dr. Aguillard also had high praise for the school board. He says they are "clearly demonstrating that the needs of the students in the parish are their top priority."
7 to 2. That was the overwhelming vote cast by the Lafayette Parish School Board to terminate Superintendent Pat Cooper's contract last night, effective immediately.
The decision on whether to open or close public schools in Lafayette Parish will be made at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 29th, according to Lafayette Parish School officials and our news partners at KATC.
With the approach of hurricane Issac, many districts have begun making preparations for student safety by closing school for the duration of the inland progression of the storm. The Lafayette Parish school district is monitoring the forecast track updates, and has announced
KATC is reporting that Lafayette High teacher Katie Champagne was arrested and charged with six counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile. You always hear about these kinda things in the news, but obviously this one hits a lot closer to home.