LPSS To Receive $10,000 In Relief Funds Following FloodsLPSS To Receive $10,000 In Relief Funds Following FloodsA private company based in Vermont is offering supplies, manpower and funds to re-supply district classrooms.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
ACT Shows Weakness In Reading, Math, Science In LouisianaACT Shows Weakness In Reading, Math, Science In LouisianaThe release of ACT scores shows relatively few Louisiana students are meeting benchmarks.Associated PressAssociated Press
UL Lafayette Helps Students Cope With Flooding ChallengesUL Lafayette Helps Students Cope With Flooding ChallengesThe University has started a fundraising campaign to make sure that flood-affected students can afford to enroll for the fall semester.KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5
Lafayette School Board Assesses Damage, Discusses Schools Re-OpeningLafayette School Board Assesses Damage, Discusses Schools Re-OpeningThe Board agreed that re-opening the schools on Monday should help to bring normalcy to students in Lafayette Parish.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Lafayette School Board Assessing Damages, Time Frame For ReturnLafayette School Board Assessing Damages, Time Frame For ReturnSome Lafayette Parish School facilities are still inaccessible due to flooding.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
La. Education Superintendent Gets ‘Favorable’ Job EvaluationLa. Education Superintendent Gets ‘Favorable’ Job EvaluationLouisiana's top school board has given state Superintendent of Education John White a positive job evaluation.Associated PressAssociated Press
Lafayette School Re-Zoning Maps Presented For The First TimeLafayette School Re-Zoning Maps Presented For The First TimeThe new school zones will go into effect for the 2017-2018 school year.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Lafayette School Board Upgrades HR PositionsLafayette School Board Upgrades HR PositionsHoping to hire--and retain-- HR personnel the board approved upgrades in title, and salary, to three vacant positions.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Education Superintendent Hosting Forum In Lafayette TuesdayEducation Superintendent Hosting Forum In Lafayette TuesdayThe Superintendent John White will be making a stop in Lafayette to discuss what our state's students need.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Bus Drivers Needed Immediately For LPSSBus Drivers Needed Immediately For LPSSThe Lafayette Parish School System Is looking to hire up to 20 bus drivers for the school year that begins next month.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
School Board Retaining “Stand Or Else” Policy For Daily Pledge Of AllegianceSchool Board Retaining “Stand Or Else” Policy For Daily Pledge Of AllegianceSchool Board Instituting "Stand Or Else" Policy For Daily Pledge Of AllegianceDerek AlbertDerek Albert
Lafayette Catholic School Closing After 80 Years In The CommunityLafayette Catholic School Closing After 80 Years In The CommunitySeveral factors played major roles in the Catholic Diocese of Lafayette's decision to close the doors to the school before the beginning of the next school year.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Lafayette Schools Considering Changes To Pledge Of Allegiance PolicyLafayette Schools Considering Changes To Pledge Of Allegiance PolicyCurrently, students are required to stand for the pledge, but aren't required to recite it because of religious beliefs. Associated PressAssociated Press
St. Landry School Board To Buy Out Superintendent’s ContractSt. Landry School Board To Buy Out Superintendent’s ContractThe St. Landry Parish School Board voted to buy out Edward Brown's contract--even though the district may not have enough money to do so.Associated PressAssociated Press
No Tuition Hikes Planned For Community, Technical CollegesNo Tuition Hikes Planned For Community, Technical CollegesThe decision marks the first time in five years tuition won't be boosted on its campuses.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Budget Deal Front-Loads TOPS Payments, With Cuts In SpringBudget Deal Front-Loads TOPS Payments, With Cuts In SpringThe final budget deal struck by lawmakers took a lopsided approach to the TOPS program.Associated PressAssociated Press
Superintendent Appoints Four New PrincipalsSuperintendent Appoints Four New PrincipalsPrincipals have been appointed at Green T. Lindon Elementary, Carencro, Comeaux and Southside High Schools.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
School Board To Discuss $10.4 Million Deficit (Audio)School Board To Discuss $10.4 Million Deficit (Audio)The School Board will be presented a balanced budget proposal at the cost of cutting some positions and a salary freeze for next school year.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
School Bus Catches Fire On I-10; No Injuries ReportedSchool Bus Catches Fire On I-10; No Injuries ReportedStudents on board were quickly evacuated and transported back to school.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Lafayette Schools Face Budget Problems, Lost JobsLafayette Schools Face Budget Problems, Lost JobsThis projected deficit comes despite an expected increase in property tax collections and state funding.Derek AlbertDerek Albert