Lafayette Board To Hear Report On Superintendent Pat Cooper
Board members haven't revealed the cause or reasons for the investigation.
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Cooper: No 'Merit To Any Of The Charges'
Cooper says the attorney’s preliminary report reveals seven main points of concern.
Cooper Refuses To Advertise Lafayette School Board’s Budget
The budget includes nearly $20 million in cuts, including the elimination of dozens of personnel slots, including teachers.
Lafayette Schools Superintendent Talks First Day Of School
Lafayette Parish School System Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper said enrollment numbers continue to grow, despite the affect of charter schools, and "there are just piling into Lafayette right now."
Lafayette Board Proposes Balanced Budget
The body and the superintendent must agree upon a budget by Sept. 15.
No Charges To Be Filed Against Pat Cooper Over Alleged Battery Incident
Charges will not be filed against Lafayette Parish Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper over an incident involving school board member Tehmi Chassion.
Lafayette Superintendent: Survey Results May Be Tainted
Cooper tells The Advocate the survey link was shared on social media websites like Facebook.
Lafayette Board Won't Disclose Information About Cooper Investigation
Cooper distributed a letter Wednesday waiving his right to privacy in the matter.
Lafayette School Board Will Be Asked For More Funds For J.W. Faulk
A cost estimate was not immediately available Monday, but board member Shelton Cobb said he thinks any proposals might have a hard time getting board approval, especially in a year with a projected $18 million deficit.
Board Members Want Specific Charges In Probe
The board approved a request to hire special counsel for an investigation of Cooper's management decisions.
Superintendent: Community Input Needed Before Changing Teacher Policies
Superintendent Pat Cooper said the school system spends about $16 million annually on sick-leave payments.
LaPESC Releases Positioning Statement; Wants Collaboration Between School Board Members, Superintendent
The Lafayette Parish Public Education Stakeholder's Council wants the Lafayette Parish School Board to "govern" and "set policy...and let [Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper] do his job."
Lafayette Schools Supt. Pat Cooper Responds To Criticisms In Newspaper Guest Column
Lafayette Parish School System Supt. Dr. Pat Cooper responded to accusations Tuesday that his use of the PACE system Thursday night was an attempt to "antagonize" members of the Lafayette Parish School Board.
Lafayette School Board Member Calls Police On Superintendent
Tension has reached a new level with the Lafayette Parish School Board after its Wednesday night meeting allegedly got physical.
What Do Court Challenges To Act 1 Mean For Lafayette Schools?
Dr. Pat Cooper says Lafayette's system will continue functioning under the change brought about by Act 1.
Lafayette Schools Superintendent Pat Cooper Files Complaint Against Board Member Mark Babineaux
The ongoing dispute between the Lafayette Parish School Board and school system Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper continues.
Pat Cooper – Not Your Father’s School System
I'm not for charters I'm for doing what's best for the Lafayette school system.
Counsel Says No Cause To Investigate Lafayette Superintendent
The school board had approved in July a resolution seeking special counsel to investigate Cooper over the March 2012 hiring of Thad Welch as a special assistant to the superintendent for facilities, maintenance, grounds and transportation.
Committee Recommends 2014 Schools Tax To Lafayette Parish School Board
The tax would generate $500 million for Lafayette Parish schools and is recommended for vote by May 2014.
‘Common Core’ Misconceptions According To Pat Cooper
Somebody said it somewhere on Facebook and everybody believes it.