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‘When will it be the time for Northside?’ — school board member questions career center funding

A Lafayette Parish School Board member raised concerns about funding equity during a vote to use reserve funds for a career center at the former Comeaux High School, with Northside representatives casting dissenting votes. The debate highlights questions about how capital projects are distributed across different areas of the parish.

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