Board moves plan ahead despite injunction

Board attorney Courtney Joiner, Superintendent's secretary Valencia Thierry looks at the presentation
Board attorney Courtney Joiner, Superintendent's secretary Valencia Thierry looks at the presentation

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent A District-wide cost reduction plan that is scheduled to close six schools and save an estimated $21 million next year, was approved by the St. Landry Parish School Board on Wednesday night. The special meeting, which consumed over two hours,was delayed about 40 minutes as school officials completed a state court appearance where they received a modified v…