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The Lafayette Parish School Board has announced the appointment of Francis Touchet as the new interim superintendent, following the departure of Irma Trosclair.
Touchet, a seasoned educator with a passion for student welfare and educational excellence, received the keys to Lafayette School from Trosclair, who commended him for his dedication and tremendous work within the school district.
"Francis is an educator at heart. He worries about children and wants the best education possible for them. He's dedicated to our staff and Lafayette Parish," Trosclair said.
Touchet was the assistant superintendent.
Accepting the responsibility as the interim superintendent, Touchet shared his vision for the future.
"We pledged to continue focusing on students and making decisions that prioritize their well-being in every respect. I am honored to step into this role and build upon the foundation laid by Irma Trosclair," Touchet said.
The selection process for a permanent replacement for Trosclair comes with a slight complication due to the upcoming school board's reelection this fall. However, the board has voted to proceed with the selection process.
According to the board's timeline, the fastest decision that can be made for selecting a permanent superintendent to a two-year contract is 45 days.
"We are currently in a refining period where we're not starting over with things. We're just making them better. The future is very bright for Lafayette Parish," Trosclair said.
Aside from the superintendent appointment, the school board also discussed the Southside Sports Stadium special taxing district during the meeting. A vote on the bond issue related to the stadium is scheduled for Wednesday, August 9th. This comes in the wake of the Lafayette Parish Republican Executive Committee openly opposing the bond measure.
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