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Lafayette Parish board approves 2026–27 consent budgets after public complaints about delayed insurance claims
Summary
The Lafayette Parish School Board approved a package of 2026–27 budgets on a consent vote after public commenters raised concerns about unpaid insurance claims during a transition between third‑party administrators; consultants said roughly 300 providers were affected and processing the backlog would take about 56 days.
The Lafayette Parish School Board voted to approve a package of 2026–27 budgets on the consent agenda after hearing public comment and consultant explanations about delayed insurance claims.
Board President called for the vote after listing multiple funds on the consent agenda — including special revenue, capital improvements, construction and bond construction funds, the group insurance fund, school food services, sales tax funds, debt service, and a journal fund summary — and after a motion to approve all action consent items (moved by "Mister Bertrand" and seconded by "Mister Wigela"). The motion passed with eight votes in favor and none opposed.
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