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Lafayette Parish board approves new K–8 campus at JW Falk site, plans merge of three schools
Summary
The Lafayette Parish School Board voted to build a new K–8 facility on the JW Falk Elementary site and merge students from Paul Breaux Middle, JW Falk Elementary and Dr. Rafael Baranco Elementary into the new campus; the board said the school would seat about 1,200–1,300 students and carried the motion by voice vote.
The Lafayette Parish School Board on the night of the regular meeting approved construction of a new K–8 school on the site of the current J.W. Falk Elementary School and plans to merge students from Paul Breaux Middle School, J.W. Falk Elementary and Dr. Rafael Baranco Elementary into the campus when it opens.
Board member Strahan moved the measure, Edmond seconded and the board carried the motion by voice vote. The board and administration said the new facility is expected to seat roughly 1,200–1,300 students; district staff reported current combined enrollment at the…
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