Response from Dr. David Thibodaux of Lafayette Parish
[I look forward to hearing the results on Dec. 11th. -Thomas]
he Lafayette Parish School System values diversity, teaches tolerance, and will not abide bigorty of any kind on any of our campuses. We have policies in place which guarantee this. Having said that, it must be granted that sometimes policies are not followed by some employees, but we are not certain at this time whether or not that is the case now.
I have asked everyone who has sent messages to me simply to give us the time we need to get all the facts in this case. Our Board voted unanimously last night to have a special meeting on Dec. 11 at which time we expect to have all the forms, documents, and staff involved on hand for our examination and consideration. Our Superintendent is still involved in the investigation process to make certain that what we have next week will be complete and accurate. After we have a chance to examine all the evidence, the Board will address this issue. If mistakes have been made by this district, I know that the people on this Board have the character to stand up and say that, but we must examine the evidence first.
Thanks for your interest and concern.
Dr. David Thibodaux
President, Laf. Parish Scl. Board