Calcasieu Schools’ Superintendent Shannon LaFargue acknowledged that students, teachers, and staff were endangered during heavy storms on Wednesday morning. He responded to criticism of the school board’s decision not to cancel classes with a video statement on Facebook. Despite tornado warnings and footage of a school bus on the road in South Lake Charles, classes proceeded as usual. LaFargue explained that bus drivers followed safety protocols but admitted that the decision placed individuals at risk. In response, the school board plans to implement a delayed start protocol, drawing from Texas guidelines and parent feedback. LaFargue defended the decision, citing forecasts that indicated the worst of the storms would occur after classes began.
Calcasieu Superintendent: ‘Students, teachers, staff put at risk;’ delayed start to be implemented
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