Lafayette School Board Narrows Academic Calendar Options
The Lafayette Parish School Board eliminated 10 of the 12 calendar options presented to them at last night's meeting.
Lafayette Parish School Board
Later Start Date Proposed For Lafayette Schools
The Lafayette Parish School Board is considering moving the start of classes from August to September.
LPSS To Discuss Budget Wed.; Board Invites Public Input
The Lafayette Parish School Board will meet Wednesday to discuss the FY 2018-19 budget. A public hearing is set for 4 p.m.
Lafayette School Board To Pay Remainder Of Pat Cooper’s Contract
After a 3-year legal battle over Cooper's wrongful termination, the school board voted unanimously to pay out the remainder of Cooper's contract.
Aguillard Scores Well On Evaluation
The Superintendent earned his highest individual score in the category "Professionalism" category.
The Ross Report: Comeaux High Students Speak Out Against School, LPSS Admins (Audio)
Two Lafayette teens suggest many, many ways the school board needs to improve district schools other than replacing portable buildings.
Online Petition Started For Longer Recess In Lafayette Parish Schools
One Change.org group called "Concerned Parents" has started an online petition to hopefully persuade the Lafayette Parish School Board to institute increased recess time for students.
LPSS Duplicating Academy Of Health Careers At Northside High
The Academy of Health Careers--which is currently hosted at Lafayette High School-- will be duplicated at Northside High School for the 2017-18 school year.
Community Schools Model Draws Interest In Lafayette
Lafayette officials are taking a closer look at the concept of community schools.
LPSS To Receive $10,000 In Relief Funds Following Floods
A private company based in Vermont is offering supplies, manpower and funds to re-supply district classrooms.
Lafayette School Board Assesses Damage, Discusses Schools Re-Opening
The Board agreed that re-opening the schools on Monday should help to bring normalcy to students in Lafayette Parish.
Lafayette School Board Assessing Damages, Time Frame For Return
Some Lafayette Parish School facilities are still inaccessible due to flooding.
Lafayette School Re-Zoning Maps Presented For The First Time
The new school zones will go into effect for the 2017-2018 school year.
Lafayette School Board Upgrades HR Positions
Hoping to hire--and retain-- HR personnel the board approved upgrades in title, and salary, to three vacant positions.
School Board Retaining “Stand Or Else” Policy For Daily Pledge Of Allegiance
School Board Instituting "Stand Or Else" Policy For Daily Pledge Of Allegiance
Lafayette Schools Considering Changes To Pledge Of Allegiance Policy
Currently, students are required to stand for the pledge, but aren't required to recite it because of religious beliefs.
Changes For Lafayette Parish Schools
Lafayette Parish School's Superintendent Dr. Donald Aguillard has made a number of transfers at local schools along with several appointments.
The following is a list of the transfers and appointments:
Tia Trahan has been transferred from Milton Elementary/Middle School
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Superintendent Appoints Four New Principals
Principals have been appointed at Green T. Lindon Elementary, Carencro, Comeaux and Southside High Schools.
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.
Lafayette Schools Face Budget Problems, Lost Jobs
This projected deficit comes despite an expected increase in property tax collections and state funding.