MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF VERMILION PARISH SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING The Vermilion Parish School Board met, May 21, 2026, in regular session at 216 South Jefferson Street, Abbeville, LA, at 6:00 p.m., with the following members present: Mrs. Charlotte Detraz, Dr. David Dupuis, Mr. Chris Hebert, Mr. Gregg Meaux, Mr. Kevin Meyers, Mr. Kibbie Pillette, Mr. Jason Roy, Mr. Dale Stelly and Mr. Nick Touchet. Absent: None. The Board recognized Mr. Kevin Berken, BESE Member. On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Hebert and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the minutes as transcribed for filing purposes as the official minutes of the Vermilion Parish School Board for the meeting held on April 23, 2026. The Board recognized the 2026 High School Valedictorians. The Board received a Community Schools report from Kristin Moore. On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Roy and carried unanimously, the Board approved adopting the 2026 - 2027 Vermilion Parish School Board Student/Parent Handbook, including revisions to policy IFD (Parent and Family Engagement), policy JBD (Student Absences and Excuses), and policy JCDB (Student Dress Code). On motion of Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Hebert and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid received for Hunting, Grazing and Trapping Lease (excluding alligator) on Section 16, Township 14 South, Range 1 East, containing 320 acres, more or less, to Richard C. Broussard, in the amount of $3,150.00, it being the highest bidder meeting specifications in the invitation to bid as per bid tabulation sheets on file. On motion of Mr. Pillette, seconded by Dr. Dupuis and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the following resolution levying and imposing ad valorem taxes for the 2026 calendar year: R E S O L U I O N BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millages are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Vermilion Parish School Board: That acting under the authority of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, a special tax (the ÒConstitutional TaxÓ) of 4.54 mills. That acting under the authority of the constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana and pursuant to the authority of an election duly and legally held as one voter approved tax of 9.64 mills to be used for three purposes in the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana, on November 15, 2025: 1. for the purpose of acquiring and maintaining equipment and supplies for educational and instructional services, including library books and textbooks. 2. for the purpose of maintaining and improving existing public school houses and buildings throughout the district, including roof repair and replacement, and repair and replacement of heating and air conditioning systems. 3. for the purpose of acquiring and maintaining school buses. That acting under the authority of the constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana and pursuant to the authority of an election duly and legally held in the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana, on March 25, 2017: 1. 24.09 mills on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all taxable property in Vermilion Parish for the purpose of increasing the salaries and benefits of school employees to a level comparable with surrounding Parishes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2026, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law. The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: Charlotte Detraz, Dr. David Dupuis, Chris Hebert, Gregg Meaux, Kevin Meyers, Kibbie Pillette, Jason Roy, Dale Stelly, and Nick Touchet NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Board received a report and updates from Superintendent Byler. On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Hebert and carried unanimously, the Board entered into executive session to discuss student discipline. On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously, the Board reconvened into regular session. Absent from vote: Mr. Kibbie Pillette Mr. Kibbie Pillette left the meeting during executive session at approximately 7:30 p.m. Dr. Dupuis made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Detraz to approve upholding the SuperintendentÕs student discipline decisions in cases A and B of executive session. Roll call vote: YEAS: Gregg Meaux, Charlotte Detraz, Dr. David Dupuis, Dale Stelly, Kevin Meyers, and Nick Touchet; NAYS: Chris Hebert, and Jason Roy; ABSENT: Kibbie Pillette. Motion passed. The Board received Information and Advisory Reports as follows: Business Department: Sales Tax Report Business Department: Oil & Gas Revenue Report Human Resources Department: Personnel list: APPOINTMENTS Akin, Anne-Marie - Kaplan Elementary - ECSE Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Alexander, Tiranecia - Eaton Park Elementary - PreK Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Bell, Jamal - Erath High - Special Education Teacher/Coach Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Bolden, Layla - JH Williams Middle - Behavior Interventionist Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Boullion, Mia - Kaplan High School - Student Services Specialists Ð effective July 27, 2026, through June 10, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Briggs, Timia - Herod Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Broussard, Alyson - Cecil Picard Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Elizabeth Seymour who resigned Broussard, Crystal Ð Alternative - Alternative Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Broussard, Dalanda - Herod Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Broussard, Jacob - Erath High School - Secondary Science/Math Teacher/Coach Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Broussard, Jonah - Abbeville High - Secondary Social Studies Teacher/Coach Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Olita Baudoin who retired Broussard, Kersha - Herod Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Broussard, Taylor - Eaton Park Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Broussard, Tammy - Gueydan High - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 through May 28, 2027 ONLY was in the same position last year Bruce, Toni - Eaton Park/Meaux Elementary - Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist Ð effective August 10, 2026 - position created at 2026 staffing Burleson, Jessica Ð Alternative - Alternative Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Bursavich, Lauren - Eaton Park Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Butler, Claire - Eaton Park Elementary - Instructional Coach Ð effective July 27, 2026, through June 10, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Lainey Gonzales who moved to another position Caesar, Laura - JH Williams Middle - MS ELA Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Case, Abby - Kaplan Elementary - Student Services Specialists Ð effective July 27, 2026, through June 10, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Cessac, Gabrielle - Eaton Park Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026 - position created at 2026 staffing Crochet, Grace - North Vermilion High - Secondary Science Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Deger, Abigail - North Vermilion Middle - MS ELA Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Delhomme, Caitlyn - Gueydan High - MS Social Studies Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 - was in the same position last year Derise, Tucker - Erath High School - Secondary Science Teacher/Coach Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Derouen, Rachael - Eaton Park Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Kniamya Williams who was 1yr only Deville, Crystal - Erath Middle - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Doucet, Jeremy - Gueydan High - Special Education Teacher/Coach Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Dubois, Emily - North Vermilion Middle - MS ELA Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 - was in the same position last year Duff, Shelby - Herod Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Duhon, Courtney - JH Williams Middle - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Duhon, Kathryn - Eaton Park Elementary - Kindergarten Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Duhon, Paula - Leblanc Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Duhon, Toni - Leblanc Elementary - Kindergarten Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Macie Vincent who resigned Efferson, Lauren - Kaplan Elementary - Itinerant Speech Pathologist Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Lynnly Hardee who voluntary transferred Escarra, Craig - JH Williams Middle - MS Science Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Farnsworth, Erin - JH Williams Middle - MS ELA Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Laura Francis who was 1yr only Ford, Peyton - Kaplan High School Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026 - position created at 2026 staffing Foret, Angel - Erath High School Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Crystal Deville who moved to another position Gabriel, Charneshera Ð Alternative - Alternative Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Garcia Cruz, Luis - JH Williams Middle Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Bruce Broussard who resigned Galloway, Aimee - FIEB Elementary - Elementary Music Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Derek Badon who was 1yr only Gaspard, Adam - Kaplan High School - Secondary Math Teacher/Coach Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Gisclair, Lexie - JH Williams Middle - MS PE Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Preston Savoy who was 1yr only Guidry, Barbara - Kaplan Elementary - Head Janitor Ð effective May 18, 2026 Ð replaces Penny Mayeaux who resigned Guidry, Sarah - Kaplan Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Alexis Trahan who voluntary transferred Guidry, Shelby - North Vermilion High - Secondary Science Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Kyli Trahan who resigned Gunter, Margot - Herod Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 - was in the same position last year Hardy, Daphne - Leblanc Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026 - contract position converted to full time at 2026 staffing Hebert, Ashley - Seventh Ward Elementary - Special Education Teacher/Reading Interventionist Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - position created at 2026 staffing Henderson, Hannah - Eaton Park Elementary - Kindergarten Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Henry, Briana - Eaton Park Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Lauren Sons who moved to another position Hood, Ellie - Leblanc Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Huesers, Madalyn - Kaplan Elementary - Itinerant Speech Pathologist Ð effective August 10, 2026 - position created at 2026 staffing Jankovich, Sharon - Eaton Park Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð was in the same position last year Johnson, Brandon - Kaplan High School - Secondary Social Studies Teacher/Coach Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Juneau, Chandler - North Vermilion High - Secondary Math Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Lacour, Jordan - FIEB Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Franchesca McCulley who moved to another position Landry, Sarah - Cecil Picard Elementary - Kindergarten Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Samantha Kole who resigned Langlinais, Erin - JH Williams Middle - Speech Pathologist Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Amber Cormier who voluntary transferred Leblanc, Holly - North Vermilion Middle - MS Math Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Lebleu, Ellan - North Vermilion Middle - MS ELA Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Lee, Lauren - Eaton Park Elementary - ECSE Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Lemaire, Don - North Vermilion Middle - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 - position created at 2026 staffing Lepretre, Rebekah - Gueydan High - MS Science Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 - was in the same position last year Lotief, Bailey - North Vermilion High -Secondary Science Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Luquette, Dylan - North Vermilion High - Secondary Math Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 - was in the same position last year Melancon, Julie - Eaton Park Elementary - PreK Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Mire, Amelia - Eaton Park Elementary - PreK Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 - was in the same position last year Mire, Summer - North Vermilion Middle - MS Social Studies Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Emily Gaspard who moved to another position Mouton, Shayla Ð Alternative - Alternative Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Navarre, Robert - Central Office - District Athletic Trainer Ð July 27, 2026 - position created at 2026 staffing Norris, Claire - Leblanc Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Rita Wall who moved to another position Patin, Crystal - Gueydan High - MS ELA Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 - was in the same position last year Perez, Hayley - Gueydan High Ð Janitor Ð effective April 27, 2026 Ð replaces Henry Riley who resigned Petry, Kendra - Gueydan High - MS Math Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Daisy Murphy who was 1yr only Plaiscance, Taylor - North Vermilion High - Secondary English Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Primeaux, Michelle - North Vermilion Middle - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Tracey Irvine who retired Puyau, Jacqueline - Erath High School - School Counselor Ð effective July 27, 2026, through June 10, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Ramsey, Casside - Cecil Picard Elementary - ECSE Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Rankin, Jaziah - Eaton Park Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026 - position created at 2026 staffing Richard, Briana - Eaton Park Elementary - Kindergarten Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Riddle, Emily - North Vermilion High - Secondary English Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Sagrera, Angela - Eaton Park Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Kimberly Sullivan who was 1yr only Sanchez, Noah - Herod Elementary - Elementary Band/Music Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Kaitlyn Hinton who was 1yr only Schlabach, Caitlyn - Cecil Picard Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Schexnaider, Molli -Kaplan Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Lauren David who resigned Schexnider, Chelsey - Rene Rost Middle - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Richard Heth who resigned Sinegal, Ladaniel - Leblanc Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Ashley Riley who resigned Sistrunk, Angela - Kaplan High School - Secondary Math Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Sistrunk, Nathan - Kaplan High School - Secondary Science Teacher/Coach Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Slattery, Kathleen - North Vermilion High - Itinerant Gifted Theater Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 - was in the same position last year Sullivan, Kimberly - Eaton Park Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Angela Sagrera who was 1yr only Theall, Michelle - Eaton Park Elementary - Kindergarten Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Touchet, Holly - Kaplan Elementary - ECSE Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Toups, Julia - Dozier Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Amanda Gillen who voluntary transferred Toups, Victoria - Erath Middle - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Trangmar, Johnny - Erath High School - Secondary Science/Social Studies Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Trahan, Aimee - Eaton Park Elementary - Elementary Art Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Kyla Reiner who was 1yr only Trahan, Mallory - North Vermilion Middle - MS ELA Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Trahan, Jamie - Kaplan Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Tabithia Litwilier who resigned Turner, Christopher - Erath High School - Secondary Math Teacher/Coach Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - was in the same position last year Veazey, Elizabeth - JH Williams Middle - MS ELA Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 - was in the same position last year Verret, Jessica - Cecil Picard Elementary - Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY - position created at 2026 staffing Wall, Rita - Leblanc Elementary - ECSE Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð was in the same position last year Woods, Dana - Kaplan Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Leslie Morvant who was voluntary transferred LEAVE WITHOUT PAY Hollier, Macy - Erath High Ð Teacher Ð effective May 12, 2026, through May 22, 2026 RESIGNATIONS Boudreaux, Madison - Abbeville High - Agriscience Teacher Ð effective July 1, 2026 David, Lauren - Kaplan Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective May 23, 2026 Hargrave, Michelle - Kaplan High School Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective April 27, 2026 Kole, Samantha - Cecil Picard Elementary - Kindergarten Teacher Ð effective May 23, 2026 Leseur, Oliver - Leblanc Elementary - French Immersion Teacher Ð effective May 23, 2026 Lo, Stephanie - Leblanc Elementary - French Immersion Teacher Ð effective May 23, 2026 Marceaux, MaryEllen - Cecil Picard Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective May 23, 2026 McCoy, Scottie - Central Office - Bus Driver Ð effective April 27, 2026 Morgan, Claire - Dozier Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective May 23, 2026 Owusu, Dolly - Erath Middle School - French Immersion Teacher Ð effective May 23, 2026 Thompson, John - Kaplan High School - PE Teacher/Head Football Coach Ð effective May 23, 2026 RETIREMENT Broussard, Laurie - Erath High - Secondary English Teacher Ð effective May 23, 2026 TRANSFERS (VOLUNTARY) Arcement, Jade - Kaplan Elementary from Herod Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Brenda Callahan who retired Breaux, James - JH Williams Middle from Cecil Picard Elementary Ð Janitor Ð effective May 14, 2026 Ð replaces Connie Menard who resigned Broussard, Casey - Kaplan High from FIEB Elementary -PE Teacher/Coach from Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Tina Roy who was 1yr only Cormier, Amber - Cecil Picard Elementary from JH Williams Middle - Speech and Language Pathologist Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Kelly Leleux who resigned Duhon, Jared - Abbeville High from North Vermilion Middle - Secondary PE Teacher/Coach from MS PE Teacher/Coach Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Donald Fuselier who was a 1yr only Eaton, Trevor - North Vermilion High from Abbeville High - PE/Virtual Teacher/Coach Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Jaritt Ditch who was 1 yr only Hardee, Lynnly - Dozier Elem/Abbeville High from Kaplan Elementary - Speech Language Pathologist Ð effective August 10, 2026 - position added at 2026 staffing Phillips, Ally - FIEB Elementary from JH Williams Middle - PE Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Ranase Zaunbrecher who was 1yr only Sagrera, Taylor - Kaplan Elementary from Herod Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Courtlyn Hargrave who moved to another position Suire, Amy - Erath Middle from FIEB Elementary - MS ELA Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Sam Cooley who was 1yr only Trahan, Alexis - JOES Elementary from Kaplan Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Sarah Guidry who was 1yr only Trahan, Amber - JOES Elementary from Kaplan Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 - position added at 2026 staffing CHANGE IN EFFECTIVE DATE Moreau, Holli - Jesse Owens Elementary changed from Voluntary Transfer to Appointment - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Kelli Pugh who was 1yr only Sonnier, Hali - Erath Middle School changed from Voluntary Transfer to Appointment - MS Science Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Shelli White who was 1yr only Landry, Brittany B - Kaplan Elementary - Instructional Coach Ð effective July 27, 2026, from August 10, 2026 - position created at 2025 staffing * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously, the Board adjourned the Regular Meeting #11 at 7:50 p.m. /s/ Mr. Nick Touchet Nick Touchet Board President /s/ Mr. Thomas Byler Thomas Byler Secretary-Treasurer

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The public is hereby notified that the Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court will conduct a public hearing to review the Revised General Fund budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 and the projected General Fund budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 as summarized below. Said hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. June 30, 2026 at the Vermilion Parish Clerk of CourtÕs office, First Floor, Courthouse Building, Abbeville, Louisiana. The public is invited to attend the meeting at which time a more detailed budget document will be available for inspection. VERMILION PARISH CLERK OF COURT Abbeville, Louisiana GENERAL FUND CONDENSED BUDGET REVISED FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES $2,395,000 EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES 2,372,000 EXCESS REVENUES 23,000 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 30,686 PROJECTED ENDING FUND BALANCE 53,686 GENERAL FUND CONDENSED BUDGET PROJECTED FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2027 REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES $2,375,000 EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES 2,392,000 EXCESS REVENUES (17,000) PROJECTED BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 53,686 PROJECTED ENDING FUND BALANCE 36,686

PUBLIC BID NOTICE TOWN OF ERATH will receive sealed bids on the following items until Monday, July 13th at 5:00 pm at their office located at 115 W. Edwards St. Erath, La 70533. These items are being sold as is and is available for inspection. To view the items for bid please contact Town of Erath at 337-937-8401. 2013 Dodge Charger 2010 Ford Sedan Sealed bids must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, July 13, 2026 at the Town of Erath located at 115 W. Edwards St., Erath, LA 70533. Please make sure bid includes Name and Phone Number to ensure the high bidder is able to be notified. Bidder is responsible for all cost to remove equipment. The sealed bids will be opened at the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen, Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm. The Town of Erath reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Erath, Louisiana will conduct a public hearing immediately followed by a special meeting to consider for final adoption an Ordinance amending the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and an Ordinance to adopt the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. The meeting and public hearing will be held on June 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, located at 115 W. Edwards in the Town of Erath and the public is invited to attend.

PRAIRIE GREGG DRAINAGE DISTRICT  5028 FRANK ROAD  ERATH, LA 70533  PHONE: (337) 937-8822  FAX:  (337) 937-8833  RESOLUTION  BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Prairie Gregg Drainage District:  Maintenance Fund  Maintenance Fund  MILLAGE  16.35 mills  21.16 mills  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2026, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.  The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:  YEAS:  NAYS:  LO  5  0  ABSTAINED: 0 ABSENT:  0  CERTIFICATE  I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the board meeting held on May 19, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.  Erath, Louisiana, this 8th day of June, 2026.  Jennifer H. Parker  (Signature of authorized person of the taxing district)  2

Prairie Gregg Drainage District  Board of Commissioners Meeting  Erath, Louisiana May 11, 2026  Minutes of the Prairie Gregg Drainage District Board of Commissioners' regular meeting held Monday April 13, 2026, at the District Office, 5028 Frank Road, Erath, Louisiana.  President Henrik Kasperski, presiding  Board members present: Henrik Kasperski, Emile Thibodeaux, Mark Broussard,  Bonnie Broussard, Robert Moss  Board members absent: none  Guest: Kirk Broussard, Fabian Hulin, Jennifer Parker  The meeting was called to order.  Henrik Kasperski led the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.  By motion of Bonnie Broussard, duly seconded by Emile Thibodeaux, and unanimously carried, the minutes for the April 13, 2026, board meeting were approved.  By motion of Emile Thibodeaux duly seconded by Bonnie Broussard, and unanimously carried, the review of the monthly budget to actual comparison report for April 2026 was accepted as presented and is to be kept on file.  By motion of Robert Moss duly seconded by Mark Broussard, and unanimously carried, the bills for April 2026 were accepted as presented and is to be kept on file.  Kirk Broussard presented the supervisor's report:  1. Big work boat is getting repainted.  2. Offroad diesel was purchased at $15,800 for 4000 gallons.  3. Kirk's Idol pulley and spring broke on the excavator and will cost around $27,000 to  fix.  New Business: none  There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.  Herich Karpark.  Henry Kasperski, President  Jennifer H. Parker  Jennifer Parker, Accountant

TOWN OF ERATH VERMILION PARISH JUNE 8, 2026 PRESIDING: MAYOR TAYLOR MENCACCI BOARD OF ALDERMEN: STEPHANIE BROUSSARD, SCOTT BERNARD, MIKE RICHARD, CORY DUPLANTIS, JASON CONNOR A motion was offered by Cory Duplantis seconded by Mike Richard and duly carried, approving the minutes of the regular meeting May 11, and special meeting May 26, 2026. A motion was offered by Cory Duplantis, seconded by Stephanie Broussard and duly carried, approving the bills for payment. A motion was offered by Jason Connor, seconded by Cory Duplantis and duly carried, awarding the contract for the lighting grant to the lowest bidder Preferred Electric, Inc in the amount of $133,922.00. A motion was offered by Cory Duplantis, seconded by Jason Connor and duly carried, approving the letter of no objections for underground fiber optic cable in conduit along ten(10) roads within the Town of Erath for Optimum. A motion was offered by Cory Duplantis, seconded by Scott Bernard and duly carried, tabling the Act of Sale between Cleco Power, LLC and the Town of Erath regarding ownership of equipment. A motion was offered by Cory Duplantis, seconded by Jason Connor and duly carried, adopting the May budget-to-actual financial reports. A motion was offered by Jason Connor, seconded by Scott Bernard and duly carried, introducing an Ordinance amending the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and adopting the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. A motion was offered by Scott Bernard, seconded by Jason Connor and duly carried, accepting Cory Duplantis’s resignation as a member of the Twin Parish Port Commission effective May 11, 2026. A motion was offered by Scott Bernard, seconded by Stephanie Broussard and duly carried, adopting a Resolution regarding the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. A motion was offered by Cory Duplantis, seconded by Mike Richard and duly carried, adopting the maintenance agreement between the Town of Erath and DOTD for the fiscal year ending 2027. A motion was offered by Jason Connor, seconded by Scott Bernard and duly carried, declaring the 2013 Dodge Charger and the 2010 Ford Sedan in the Police Department as surplus. A motion was offered by Cory Duplantis, seconded by Jason Connor and duly carried, to enter into executive session to discuss MPERS. A motion was offered by Scott Bernard, seconded by Stephanie Broussard and duly carried, to return to regular meeting. A motion was offered by Scott Bernard, seconded by Jason Connor and duly carried, accepting the settlement and release agreement between The Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System and Town of Erath total payment of $67,760.63 over a max period of 15 years A motion was offered by Jason Connor, seconded by Scott Bernard and duly carried, there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Taylor Mencacci Raquel Harris Mayor Town Clerk

Minutes of the proceedings of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Gueydan, Louisiana, taken at regular meeting held Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:00 o’clock P.M. The Mayor Pro-tempore and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Gueydan, Louisiana met in regular session with Mayor Jude Reese presiding and the following Aldermen present: Present: EFREM LIVINGSTON, ANITA DUPUIS & JASON SUIRE Absent : LAUREL PORTIE’ Public Comment on any item on agenda (3 minutes per person) Motion was made by JASON SUIRE, seconded by EFREM LIVINGSTON, and carried, that in as much as each member of the Board of Aldermen received a copy of minutes taken at Regular Meeting of May 5, 2026, that the reading of said minutes be dispensed with and same be adopted as written. The reports of the Bookkeeper and Tax Collector along with the discussion of budget to actuals was presented but due to a lack of motion no action was taken. Motion by JASON SUIRE, seconded by EFREM LIVINGSTON and carried that the following transfer, on the date, and amount from fund is hereby ratified and approved: To General Fund: May 08, 2026 Utility Fund $10,000.00 To General Fund: May 12, 2026 Utility Fund $25,000.00 To General Fund: May 27, 2026 Utility Fund $30,000.00 To General Fund: May 01, 2026 Sales Tax Fund $ 6,593.97 To General Fund: May 14, 2026 Sales Tax Fund $13,282.65 To Utility Fund: May 01, 2026 Sales Tax Fund $ 1,737.75 To Utility Fund: May 14, 2026 Sales Tax Fund $ 1,410.00 LAMP interest was presented. No motion or second was made. Motion by JASON SUIRE, seconded by EFREM LIVINGSTON and carried to approve the billing adjustments in the amount of $77.37 for the month of May 2026 Mr. Troy Breaux, engineer with Sellers & Associates, updated the governing authority on the LWI Round 2 Application and stated the 60% of the preliminary plans, the drainage report and cost estimate have been submitted to the State for Review. Mr. Breaux also informed the governing authority that the Clearance Grant the state is in the process of finalizing their final reviews. The Application for the FY 2027 is due by December 15, 2026. The Town can begin filing out the forms for the list of homes for the FY 2027. Towns/Villages are eligible for up to $500,000 with $150,000 minimum. Motion by JASON SUIRE seconded by ANITA DUPUIS and carried to appoint the Abbeville Meridional as the official Journal for the period of June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. The following resolution was offered by JASON SUIRE seconded by ANITA DUPUIS, and carried: RESOLUTION 4-2026 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ENDEAVORS OF THE GUEYDAN MUSEUM WHEREAS, The Town of Gueydan has a commitment to Gueydan history and the history of Vermilion Parish; and WHEREAS, the Town of Gueydan does support the hard work of the Gueydan Museum and all its endeavors, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Gueydan that they are in complete support with any and all endeavors by the Gueydan Museum including the receipt of monies to further their mission within the Town of Gueydan. YEAS: EFREM LIVINGSTON, ANITA DUPUIS, & JASON SUIRE NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: LAUREL PORTIE’ THEREFORE, the above resolution was duly adopted. S/Roxanna Richard S/John Laseter Clerk Mayor Pro-Tempore Motion by JASON SUIRE, seconded by EFREM LIVINGSTON and carried to introduce an ordinance: “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES AND SLOW-MOVING VEHICLES IN THE TOWN OF GUEYDAN”. A Public hearing will be held at 5:45 p.m. July 7, 2026, and presented for final adoption at the regular meeting of July 7, 2026, which meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Christi Felder presented her concerns on the issue of Feral Cats Issues in the Town of Gueydan. Ms. Felder explained the resources she has found on this issue. Motion by JASON SUIRE, seconded by EFREM LIVINGSTON and carried to table the issue until the July 7, 2026, meeting. Motion by JASON SUIRE, seconded by EFREM LIVINGSTON and carried to amend the agenda to include Mr. Scott Lounsberry. Vote was as follows: YEAS: EFREM LIVINGSTON, ANITA DUPUIS & JASON SUIRE NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: LAUREL PORTIE’ Mr. Lounsberry voiced his concerns on a matter that he discussed no action was taken. There being no further business to come before the meeting thereupon motion by ANITA DUPUIS seconded by JASON SUIRE and carried the meeting thereupon adjourned at 6:23 P.M. o’clock P.M. on this 3RD day of June 2026. S/Roxanna Richard S/John Laseter Clerk Mayor Pro-Tempore

Abbeville, Louisiana June 3, 2026 Minutes of an Isle Marrone Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners regular meeting held Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in District 13 Volunteer Fire Department Building, 18838 West LA Highway 82, Abbeville, Louisiana 70510. Mr. Marty Hebert President. The meeting was called to order. Roll Call Present: Mr. Marty Hebert Mr. Glenwood Leonard Mr. Arnold Abshire Mr. Louis J. Suire Absent: Mr. Scott B. Lemaire Also present: Mrs. Pamela Ebanks (Clerk) Guest: None The Bills were passed to the Board Members for review. Upon the motion of Mr. Louis J. Suire, seconded by Mr. Arnold Abshire and unanimously carried the minutes of May 6, 2026, were adopted as presented. Treasurer’s Report: The Clerk advised the Board of the recent Deposit Detail Report and Interest Earned Report. Exhibit I (on File) Upon the motion of Mr. Louis J. Suire, seconded by Mr. Arnold Abshire and unanimously carried the Treasure’s Report, was adopted. Maintenance Fund $10,931.36 (Old Account)) Maintenance New account $1,341,127.21 (New Account). F ________________________________ Total $1,352,058.57 Supervisor's Report: As reported to the Board, Mr. Marty Hebert advised the Schedule of work is progressing well. The Mike Langlinais Drainage on Russ Rd was completed and the excavator moved to the Goodyear Property which is complete. The Excavator is now on Mr. David Hardy. Improvement List: The following drainages were placed on the Improvement List. • None The following drainages were completed. • The Board Excavator completed with Mr. Mike Langlinais on 5/7/2026 and moved to Goodyear Property on Gaulman Rd which is also completed 5/14/2026. Upon motion of Mr. Arnold Abshire, seconded by Mr. Glenwood Leonard and unanimously carried the Supervisor’s Report, was adopted. Secretary’s Report: • PRESENT AND REVIEW OF THE MONTHLY BUDGET FOR May, SIGN Exhibit II (on file) • PRESENT BANK STATEMENT. After the May Bank Statement is received, we will write a check to transfer the Balance from the old Checking Account to the New Checking account. • REMINDER PRESENT EMAIL FOR THE 2026 MANDATORY TRAINING. • ADVISE THE BOARD THAT THE $75,000 FUNDS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED YET But should be received shortly. • We are now live with Positive Pay on the New Bank Account with Capital One. Present CD Rates and Bank Rates. The Board discussed the CD Rates and Bank Checking Rates. Exhibit III (on file) • The Insurance carrier for the Cyber Policy confirmed there is no coverage for the Fraudulent check on the Cyber-Policy the Board would need a Crime Policy. • The Clerk advised the Board the Upcoming Renewal Policy will have some changes in Deductibles and the Commercial Auto Policy section will be separated from the Policy. Upon motion of Mr. Arnold Abshire, seconded by Mr. Louis J. Suire and unanimously carried the Secretary’s Report, was accepted. Upon motion of Mr. Glenwood Leonard, seconded by Mr. Arnold Abshire and unanimously carried the following Bills were accepted and/or ratified for payment. BILLS FOR JUNE 2026 1. FIRST CITIZENS BANK CK#7320 $4,895.60 2. PARISH GROUP RISK MGMT (HEALTH INS) $2,068.89 3. ABBEVILLE MERIDIONAL $172.00 4. PRIMCO FAB LLC $35.98 5. SLEMCO $46.16 6. DUHON BROTHER OIL $4,293.12 7. HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLC $2,805.00 8.LEMAIRE TIRE REPAIR $112.07 9.SELLERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. $6,000.00 10.KOLDER, SLAVEN & CO, LLC $7,000.00 11. LWCC (WORKERS COMP) CK#7338 $1,044.00 12. 2YAY SUPPLY, LLC $146.55 TOTAL _________________ $28,619.37 With no other business to present, upon motion of Mr. Louis J. Suire, seconded by Mr. Glenwood Leonard and unanimously carried the meeting was duly adjourned.

Abbeville, Louisiana June 8, 2026 Minutes of a Consolidated Gravity Drainage District # 2A Board of Commissioners regular meeting held at the Vermilion Parish Library, Kaplan Branch, 815 N. Cushing Ave., Kaplan, La. on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM. President Donald Gaspard presiding The meeting was called to order. Roll call: Present: Mr. Mark Comeaux Mr. Donald Gaspard Mr. Ted Girouard Mr. Randy Stutes Absent: Mr. Thomas Lalande Also in attendance: Clerk Denise LeBlanc Guests: None By motion of Mr. Randy Stutes, seconded by Mr. Ted Girouard, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 11, 2026 was approved. Clerk Denise LeBlanc provided all board members with the monthly actual budget analysis for review and discussion. By motion of Mr. Mark Comeaux, seconded by Mr. Randy Stutes, and unanimously carried, the clerk’s treasurer’s report of $537,375.09 in the maintenance fund was accepted. EXHIBIT I (ON FILE) President Donald Gaspard reviewed the May bank statement. Supervisor’s Report: Mr. Donald Gaspard reported work progress was improving due to dryer weather conditions. The brush cutter was working well since it has been attached correctly. Clerk’s Report: By motion of Mr. Mark Comeaux, seconded by Mr. Ted Girouard, and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the Abbeville Meridional as the official journal. Clerk Denise LeBlanc reminded the board members about the upcoming election to renew the millage tax. All board members were given cards to distribute to local residents to encourage them to vote for the renewal tax. The clerk distributed a revised policy and procedures manual for review and discussion. The clerk pointed out the possible changes. The board members will review the changes and a decision will be made at the next meeting. The clerk informed the board members that she and Mr. Donald Gaspard met with Mr. Rob Carter of Kolder, Slaven & Co. for the exit interview. All board members were provided with a copy of the financial report. The clerk advised the Board that QuickBooks now has a monthly charge for payroll checks, which is charged to her credit card. She will provide a copy of the charge from QuickBooks on her credit card and will issue a check to reimburse herself. New Business: Mr. Christian Richard contacted Mr. Ted Girouard questioning when work would be done on the Grand Marais Canal. The Board discussed that some work was currently being done on the canal but there were other drainage issues that needed to be completed before more work could be done on the Grand Marais Canal. By motion of Mr. Ted Girouard, seconded by Mr. Mark Comeaux, and unanimously carried, the following monthly bills were approved for payment, with the exception of the Doggett Machinery invoice: Deere Credit --------------------------------------------- 6,375.00 pd. ck# 5692 Denise LeBlanc (Reimburse for QuickBooks) ----- 76.50 pd. ck# 5693 Abbeville Meridional ---------------------------------- 514.00 Covington Sales & Service --------------------------- 417.76 Deere Credit -------------------------------------------- 6,925.00 Doggett Machinery ------------------------------------ 6,613.71 Duhon Brothers Oil Co. ------------------------------ 4,205.29 Guidry’s Auto Parts ----------------------------------- 248.83 LeMaire’s Tow-Salvage & Tires -------------------- 364.18 Piazza Office Supply ---------------------------------- 19.95 Visa ----------------------------------------------------- 74.01 pd. ck# 5688 Copy Services ------------------------------------------ 25.86 pd. ck# 5680 Parish Gov’t Risk Mgmt. ------------------------------ 1,012.09 TOTAL BILLS ---------------------------------------- $ 26,872.18 By motion of Mr. Mark Comeaux, seconded by Mr. Ted Girouard, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. __________________________ _____________________________ President Secretary

- 9 - ABBEVILLE FIELD 26-220 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026, upon the application of DUNN EXPLORATION COMPANY, LLC. At such hearing the Department of Conservation and Energy will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the 4700 SUB, in the Abbeville Field, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. 1. To permit the applicant. Dunn Exploration Company, LLC to drill, designate and utilize a substitute well for the unit designated 4700 SUB, said well shown at the location on the plat submitted with the application, which is in exception to the spacing provisions of Office of Permitting and Compliance Order No. 155-L-1, effective December 1, 1964. 2. To permit the applicant, Dunn Exploration Company, LLC to drill, designate and utilize an alternate unit well for the unit designated 4700 SUB, said well shown at the location on the plat submitted with the application, which is in exception to the spacing provision of Order No. 155-L-1, effective December 1, 1964. 3. To authorize the operator of 4700 SUB to produce the unit allowable from the substitute unit well, the alternate unit well, or both, at its discretion, as may be appropriate. 4. To find that the proposed substitute and alternate unit wells are necessary to economically and efficiently drain reserves from the 4700 SUB, which cannot be economically and efficiently recovered by any existing well within such unit. 5. To the extent not inconsistent herewith, to continue in effect all pertinent provisions of Order No. 155-L-1, effective December 1, 1964. 6. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The 4700’ Sand was previously defined in Order No. 155-L, effective February 15, 1962. A plat is available for inspection in the Department of Conservation and Energy in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/conshearings All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. BY ORDER OF: DUSTIN H. DAVIDSON, SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY Baton Rouge, LA 6/4/26;6/9/26 L lck IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE AT THE HEARING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N O T E This Notice does not constitute a summons to appear, but is merely an invitation to attend the hearing if you so desire. A copy of this Notice is being sent to all known interested and represented parties and interested owners. This Legal Notice has been published in THE MORNING ADVOCATE, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and will be published in the “ABBEVILLE MERIDIONAL”, Abbeville, Louisiana.