Nick Touchet makes history being first Vermilion Parish School Board member from District I named board president

In only three years, Nick Touchet made history as the first person elected to the new School Board District I in the North Vermilion area and will now serve as the School Board President for 2026.
During its regular meeting last week, the Vermilion Parish School Board elected Nick Touchet as president and Dr. David Dupuis as vice president.
“I want to thank my fellow board members for their ongoing support and trust in me. I’m excited for this opportunity,” Touchet said. “We have a strong team and administration, and I’m looking forward to a great 2026.”
David Dupuis has served as both president and vice president since he was elected in 2008.
“I want to thank the school board members for nominating me, and I appreciate your vote of confidence,” Dr. Dupuis said. “It will be a pleasure to work with Mr. Touchet.”
Touchet grew up in his district. He is married to Alaina Hebert Touchet from Erath, and they have four children: Kennedi, John Nick, Meg, and Ana Kate. Their children have attended public schools such as Meaux Elementary, North Vermilion Middle School, and North Vermilion High School.
Dr. Dupuis has served on the school board since 2008, representing District A, which covers areas west of Kaplan and Gueydan. He has worked in the Vermilion Parish School system as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal for 30-plus years. He also coached softball at Kaplan and Gueydan high schools and taught at the University of Louisiana.