Submitted by the Lafayette Parish School System for Francis Touchet Jr., Superintendent
LAFAYETTE, LA (June 26, 2024) – I previously shared that we have hired an independent strategic planner – Civic Solutions Group (CSG) – to lead a district optimization process. As you know, CSG is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of all LPSS schools to ensure that we are effectively channeling taxpayer dollars into priority areas that meet the needs of students today.
Community engagement is a key part of this process, and I want to highlight several
upcoming opportunities for you to share your feedback:
First, CSG is hosting the first round of Community Feedback Sessions in July. These sessions will include a data presentation from CSG related to the district optimization process, as well as opportunities for participants to engage in small-group discussions about the future of the district. These meetings are open to the public and we encourage you to participate if you are able! Please note that this first round of engagement sessions will not be livestreamed, but we will be sharing a written summary on our district optimization website. There will be additional opportunities to engage with a second round of Community Feedback Sessions in the Fall.
Community Feedback Sessions—July 2024
- Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00 p.m.
- Acadiana High School
- Northside High School
- Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 p.m.
- Southside High School
In addition to the Community Feedback Sessions, we are circulating a brief survey to
gather community input. This survey can be taken on your desktop or mobile phone and
takes less than 5 minutes to complete.
Take the Survey: https://app.opinionx.co/lpss-community-priorities
Ensuring the community is updated throughout the district optimization process is
critically important. With this in mind, we have created a dedicated webpage to share
regular updates moving forward: lpssonline.com/about-us/district-optimization. You
can also email districtplanning@lpssonline.com with any feedback or specific questions
about the engagement opportunities listed above.
We remain grateful for your continued support and engagement.
Thank you,
Francis Touchet Jr., Superintendent
