LeBeouf decides not to run for third school board term

Due to health reasons, Laura LeBeouf decided it was time to leave the Vermilion Parish School Board after serving for eight years.
LeBeouf, in a surprise move, decided not to qualify for her third and final four-year term as District C’s school board member.
Gregg Meaux qualified last week and is the only candidate for District C. He will be sworn into office in January of 2023.
LeBeouf, a former educator for 30-plus years in Vermilion Parish, explained why she did not seek a third term.
“My reason is to focus on a current health issue,” stated LeBeouf. “Also, I have taken a new job which would most likely interfere with my presentation at school functions.
“I have fought the battle for children of our parish for over 35 years. Even though my tenure does not end until December 31, 2022, I wanted to inform you that you will have a new representation and a new district.”
She is the remaining school board member from the 2015 election.
She has endured the death of three school board members: Charles Campbell, Luddy Herpin, and Christy Hebert.
LeBeouf said the decision was not easy, but it was correct.
“I am passionate toward the children and had a passion for educational politics,” she said. “I have ignored my health to put others first. Despite my struggle to let go, I can leave knowing the school system has begun to heal. The board returns experience.”
At the start of 2023, there will be a new historical nine-member school board.
Candidates Tiffany Landry or Nick Touchet will represent the newly created school board district, District I.
In District H, incumbent Chris Hebert and Bridgitte Mire are on the ballot.
School board members with no opposition are:
District A • David Dupuis
District B • Kevin Meyers
District C • Gregg Meaux
District D • Dale Stelly
District F • Kibbie P Pillette
District E • Charlotte Detraz
District G • Jason Roy