Education
LPSS plans to build its way out of declining enrollment
In his state of the district address, Lafayette Superintendent Francis Touchet focused on improving competitiveness through better infrastructure.
After projecting a deficit, UL now says budget is balanced
After President Ramesh Kolluru announced that UL had suddenly balanced its budget, faculty members ask: how?
On the road with Lafayette Superintendent Francis Touchet
On his three-day tour of the district’s 44 schools, Superintendent Francis Touchet showed off construction projects and new facilities. Competition with charter schools was a hot topic, while questions about Comeaux prompted a cold shoulder.
School board tensions hit peak over benefits
The board narrowly voted to stick with the company already handling voluntary benefits, but tensions boiled over between opposing board members and staff.
Here’s what families should know for the new school year
LPSS will look different when it opens for nearly 30,000 students on Wednesday. Some schools have been consolidated; others are launching new programs.
Second former LRCA employee arrested in alleged payroll fraud scheme
Shameka Bazile and Marva Williams face charges of public payroll fraud, theft and forgery in connection with the alleged misuse of tens of thousands of dollars in public funds. Both were released on bail.
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