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St. Landry School Board closes Grand Coteau Elementary, rezone students amid $18 million budget deficit

St. Landry School Board has decided to close Grand Coteau Elementary due to an $18 million budget deficit. Pre-K and kindergarten students will be rezoned to Cankton Elementary or Leonville Elementary, while 1st through 8th graders will attend Arnaudville Middle.

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  1. · KATCSt. Landry Parish School Board votes to rezone Grand Coteau Elementary students
  2. · KATCSt. Landry School Board closes Grand Coteau Elementary, rezone students amid $18 million budget deficit This story
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