School Board approves reorganization plan

By Rebecca Chaisson on Friday, February 14, 2025
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  • St. Landry Parish School Board President Bianca Vedell, center, explains her opposition to a parish school reorganization plan at special meeting on Thursday in Opelousas. Also shown, from left, are Superintendent Milton Batiste III and School Board Vice President Randy Wagley. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
    St. Landry Parish School Board President Bianca Vedell, center, explains her opposition to a parish school reorganization plan at special meeting on Thursday in Opelousas. Also shown, from left, are Superintendent Milton Batiste III and School Board Vice President Randy Wagley. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

    The St. Landry Parish School Board approved a reorganization plan on a 11-2 vote at a special meeting on Thursday. The only opposition to the plan during the meeting was voiced by those opposed to closing Washington Elementary School. The school with about 120 students will be used to expand Washington Career & Technical Education Center. The plan is expected to save the school district $2.5 m…