OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) – The St. Landry Parish School Board voted Wednesday to rezone former Grand Coteau Elementary students and teachers to Cankton, Arnaudville and Leonville. This decision follows the board’s previous vote to close Grand Coteau Elementary.
The board’s decision came after an emotion-filled discussion regarding the future placement of students and staff. The new zoning plan was guided by a carefully crafted map.
Milton Batiste III, St. Landry Parish School Superintendent, explained the details of the new zoning plan. He noted that Mr. Heffner, the board’s demographer, was instrumental in establishing the new school lines…