Thibodaux Daily Comet
July 28, 2026
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF SPECIAL EDUCATI3ON DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF LAFOURCHE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD ON
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Board of Commissioners of Special Education District No.1 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at its regular meeting place, The Center, Cut Off, Louisiana on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at twelve (12:01) oclock p.m., pursuant to provisions of due notice given in writing to each member thereof and duly posted in the manner provided by law.
Item 1. Call to Order
President Louviere convened the meeting in accordance with the aforesaid written notice and then stated the commission was ready for the transaction of business.
Item 2. Roll call
President Louviere proceeded to call roll.
Present: President Peter Louviere, First Vice President Tad A. Lafont, Second Vice President Chad Callais, Secretary Beth Cheramie, Wanda Theriot and James Bouvier;
Absent: 1- Celeste Bychurch.
Guests: Torie Lee, Alex Arceneaux, Corina Joy, Erin Doucet, Crystal Bonvillian, Blanca Pasache, and Austin Chavez
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance
President Louviere called upon Mrs. Beth Cheramie to lead the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 4. Recognition of Program Participants with Continuous Attendance
President Peter Louviere presented an award to the following Program Participants: Ms. Danielle Melancon for Ten Years of attendance and Mr. Halen Savoie for Fifteen Years of Attendance.
Item 5. Approval of minutes from last meeting
President Louviere asked if any board member had changes to the minutes of the May 21, 2026 board meeting. Hearing no comments Mrs. Beth Cheramie offered a motion, seconded by Mrs. Wanda Theriot to accept last months meeting minutes as presented. Voting on the motion was as follows:
YEAS: Peter Louviere, Tad Lafont, Chad Callais, Beth Cheramie, Wanda Theriot and James Bouvier;
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1- Celeste Bychurch
Motion carried.
Item 6. Comments from the Public
Hearing none. President Louviere informed the Board of the next agenda item.
Item 7. Committee Meetings:
Item 7 A.1: Finance Committee Report
President Louviere called upon Corina Joy, Fiscal Services Coordinator to discuss:
Item 7 A.1. Review and Adopt 2026-2027 Budget
President Louviere informed the board the Finance Committee recommends to assess 4 mills for the 2026 tax year with wage adjustments of 3% for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. President Louviere asked if any of the Board members had questions. Hearing none, Mr. James Bouvier offered a motion, second by Mr. Chad Callais to accept levying 4 mills for the 2026 tax year with 3% wage adjustment for the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget as presented. Voting on the motion was as follows:
YEAS: Peter Louviere, Tad Lafont, Chad Callais, Beth Cheramie, Wanda Theriot and James Bouvier;
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1- Celeste Bychurch
Motion carried.
Item 7 A.2. Review Monthly Invoice Report for May 2026
Mrs. Joy presented financial reports for the month of May 2026 calling attention to the following: On the Invoice Distribution Report: Payment made to Expert Technology for the cameras installed under the pavilion, Payment made top Grand Isle Shipyard for the pavilion project, and Payment made to Jonthan Blum for a faucet and toilet repair. Payment made to Melanie Carlos for CPR training, Payment made to Nicole Brudnock for Gift Shop supplies, and Payment made to Quality Printing for the millage flyers that were mailed out. Hearing no further comments, Mr. Tad Lafont offered a motion, seconded by Mr. James Bouvier to accept the May Invoice Reports as presented. Voting on the motion was as follows:
YEAS: Peter Louviere, Tad Lafont, Chad Callais, Beth Cheramie, Wanda Theriot and James Bouvier;
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1- Celeste Bychurch
Motion carried.
Item 7 A.3. Review and Adopt Budget Amendment for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year End
Mrs. Lee informed the board we would like to amend the budget for the current fiscal year due to less total revenue and less total expenses. Mrs, Lee concluded her report explaining less revenue and less expenses received throughout the budget. Hearing no further comments, Mr. Chad Callais offered a motion, second by Mr. James Bouvier to adopt the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year End Budget Amendment. Voting on the motion was as follows:
YEAS: Peter Louviere, Tad Lafont, Chad Callais, Beth Cheramie, Wanda Theriot and James Bouvier;
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1- Celeste Bychurch
Motion carried.
Topic B: Policy Committee Report
Hearing none. President Louviere informed the Board of the next agenda item.
Topic C: Building and Grounds Report
President Louviere called upon Austin Chavez, Maintenance Supervisor, to discuss:
Item 7 C.1. Update of Facilities
Mr. Chavez began his report by providing an update to our facility. Updates are as follows: The pavilion project is completed and the Fire Marshall completed their final walk through. Coastal Mechanical will be coming out to repair the AC issues, the Parish started the drainage project, and all our shuttles are back running as normal. A few picnic tables have been delivered for under the pavilion and were waiting on a few more for our consumers to use.
Item 8. Executive Director Report
President Louviere called upon Torie Lee, Executive Director to discuss:
Item 8.1. Update on Area Reports
Mrs. Lee informed the Board of the following: We had a great turn out for our Family Day and received great feedback, we have a few people who are interested in receiving services and we attended a DOTD conference in Lake Charles. Staff Appreciation will be planned for July, we attended His Brightest Stars banquet, and we are looking into possibly ordering new Mardi Gras beads for the season. We sent out the millage flyers via USPS and have been promoting the millage renewal.
Item 9. Old Business
Hearing none. President Louviere informed the Board of the next agenda item.
Item 10. New Business
Hearing none. President Louviere informed the Board of the next agenda item.
Item 11. Comments from the Public
Hearing none. President Louviere informed the Board of the next agenda item.
Item 12. Announcements
Hearing none. President Louviere informed the Board of the next agenda item.
Item 13. Adjournment
Mrs. Beth Cheramie offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Chad Callais to adjourn. Voting on the motion was as follows:
YEAS: Peter Louviere, Tad Lafont, Chad Callais, Beth Cheramie, Wanda Theriot and James Bouvier;
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 1- Celeste Bychurch
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 12:38 p.m.
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Peter Louviere, President
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Beth Cheramie, Secretary
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