Renovation of an educational facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/education/lafayette-parish-schools-could-see-30-million-in-new-wings-renovation-projects/article_09621cb7-f93f-40ce-9004-0e75165b04a7.html Lafayette Parish schools could see $30 million in wings at three elementary schools and other renovations. The Lafayette Parish School Board will vote at its Thursday meeting on whether to allocate the capital funding for the various projects. If approved, the funding would allocate money for: A new wing at Broadmoor Elementary A new wing at Ernest Gallet Elementary A new wing at Westside Elementary A new P.E. facility at Milton Elementary-Middle Additional funding for Lafayette High baseball and softball fields Renovations and upgrades at several campuses "This board and I have promised our community that we will operate with fiscal responsibility and focus on providing the best educational opportunities in quality facilities," said Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr. in a prepared statement. "These projects mark another step in that direction." If the board approves the requests Thusday night, 24 portable buildings will be replaced at Broadmoor, Ernest Gallet and Westside elementaries. Broadmoor, which has 11 portable buildings, would have 20 classrooms in a new wing; Ernest Gallet, which has five portable buildings, would have 10 classrooms in a new wing; and Westside, which has eight portable classrooms, would have 14 classrooms in a new wing. The Lafayette Parish School System has made it a priority to replace portable classrooms with permanent ones, mostly through the construction of new wings. It also is addressing aging facilites, which require more funding to maintain and repair. Last month the board approved the funding and construction of a K-8 facility in north Lafayette to consolidate J.W. Faulk Elementary, Dr. Raphael Baranco Elementary and Paul Breaux Middle schools after its completion. Acadiana High, L.J. Alleman Middle and Judice Middle are also getting major wing additions and renovations. The board will be asked to approve the following items to fund the new projects: Transfer $2.2 million from the capital improvement fund's HVAC replacement projects budget to build a new P.E. facility at Milton Elementary-Middle Use $17.5 million in funds committed for next fiscal year projects within the self-funded construction fund and $2 million from the capital improvement fund for new wings at Broadmoor, Ernest Gallet and Westside elementaries Use $2,000,000 of the expected budget savings from the Lafayette High replacement within the self-funded construction fund for Lafayette High baseball and softball fields Use $285,000 of the expected budget savings from the Lafayette High replacement within the self-funded construction fund for design fees for a Lafayette High stadium Use $200,000 from the departmental set aside within the capital improvement fund for a cooler replacement at Broussard Middle Use $7.8 million from the next fiscal year, committed for roofing projects and committed for HVAC equipment replacement projects funds to replace the floors and bleachers in the Youngsville Middle gym, reaplce the Lafayette elementary roof, replace carpet and wallpaper at J. Wallace James, Gallet, Ossun and Live Oak elementaries; create technology access points and for parking at Southside High The board will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at its central district office, 202 Rue Iberville, Lafayette. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ for construction of the following project as described in the Bidding Documents and listed on the Bid Form: Broadmoor Elementary Reroof 2025 609 Broadmoor Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503 BID # 36-25 It is further understood and agreed that the work under this contract shall be completed within 90 consecutive calendar days of the date specified in the Contract or a Notice to Proceed, subject to reimbursement to the owner of liquidated damages in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per consecutive calendar day. Questions about this procedure should be directed to Centerline (phone 504-291-5738, email: bidconnect@centerline.co ). Email questions to hugh@mbsbgroup.com before noon CST, April 7, 2025.