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Embattled Vermilion Parish Superintendent of Schools Jerome Puyau has applied for a similar position in Lafayette Parish.

The board says they won't be looking to install a permanent replacement for the job until June of 2020.

Parents of Southside High Students met last night to discuss rezoning and overcrowding at the brand new school.

The Lafayette Parish School Board eliminated 10 of the 12 calendar options presented to them at last night's meeting.

The Lafayette Parish School Board is considering moving the start of classes from August to September.

It cost taxpayers $39,000 to get this tool up and running.

The school district has issued a press release about the March 14 event.

As the 2017/2018 school year is about to start, there are still many questions about the busing situation. In some cases, there are students who still haven't been assigned a bus stop for the start of school Wednesday. The Lafayette Parish School System will be open again tomorrow for parents who need answers and solutions about their kid's busing situation.

The 1/2 cent sales tax will be on April 29th ballot.

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.

Back in August the Lafayette Parish School Board proposed new school zones for Lafayette Parish. After a few board meetings on the subject, it seems the School Board could officially adopt these new zoning maps later today.

The Lafayette Parish School Board has just released new maps showing proposed rezoning for schools that could possibly have students changing schools.

A private company based in Vermont is offering supplies, manpower and funds to re-supply district classrooms.

The Board agreed that re-opening the schools on Monday should help to bring normalcy to students in Lafayette Parish.

Some Lafayette Parish School facilities are still inaccessible due to flooding.

School Board Instituting "Stand Or Else" Policy For Daily Pledge Of Allegiance

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.

As far as an explanation for the suggested changes, we are currently trying to get comment from Lafayette Parish School Superintendent Dr. Donald Aguillard.

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Lafayette Parish School Board member for District 6, Justin Centanni, spoke with Rob and Bernie on Acadiana Morning News to give his thoughts on the naming discussion and the board's goals for the name of the new Lafayette parish high school.