St. Landry Parish School Board

School Board’s meeting challenged (pdfs)

The St. Landry Parish School Board is to meet at 5 p.m. today for its first regular session following an overwhelming defeat of two tax proposals it placed before voters on March 24.

Up to 15% turnout predicted for school tax election

Cheryl Milburn, St. Landry Parish registrar of voters, said the early turnout points to a 13 to 15 percent turnout Saturday.
There are 59,764 voters in St. Landry Parish registered for Saturday’s election.

School panels OKs telemedicine pilot program

By Harlan Kirgan
Editor
OPELOUSAS — A telemedicine pilot program operated by Opelousas General Health System at Arnaudville Elementary School has been approved by the School Board’s Executive Committee.

School pay raise plan takes shape

St. Landry Parish public school certified employees would get a $3,000 a year raise and non-certified employees would get a $2,000 annual raise if two tax proposals pass.

Board evaluates superintendent as Proficient

After a year on the job as superintendent, Patrick Jenkins was given a Proficient rating by the School Board.
The evaluation of the superintendent was announced after an 90 minute closed session during Thursday’s School Board meeting.

Bar to be raised for public schools

For the past three years St. Landry Parish public schools have earned a C in the state performance scores.

School employees getting a Christmas bonus

Following a patriotic program to honor veterans serving in the St. Landry Parish school system, the School Board added to the festivities by approving a Christmas bonus for its employees.