Child Welfare & Attendance

Dr. Rollan Moore, Director of Child Welfare and Attendance

Donna Sonnier, Secretary II

Jameka McKinley, M.Ed, Behavior Interventionist Coordinator

Lacey Trahan, M.Ed, Hearing Officer

Candy Kelly, M.Ed, Hearing Officer

Genevolyn Ceasar, BS, Hearing Officer

Felicia S. Washington, M.Ed, Truancy Coordinator

Melissa Keller, BS, Truancy Coordinator

Tahanna Francis, LMSW, Truancy Coordinator

Toni R. Semien, M.Ed, Truancy Coordinator

Ashlynn Granger, Secretary I

Becky Hurks, Clerical Assistant

• A birth certificate
• All students must submit two (2) previous month's bills or service statements for a current gas, electric, or water bill with the name and address of the parent/legal guardian printed on the bill.  (cable, internet, insurance, etc, is not acceptable). 
• A social security card (if available)
• Student's withdrawal form from previous school, as well as last report card
• Immunization records
• All documentation for additional services needed: special education (IEP), 504 accommodations (IAP), medical needs, legal issues, etc.,

Non Domicilliary Verification Form -a form that must be completed by both parents if a student wishes to attend school in the zone of their non-domicilliary parent.

Lafayette Parish School System Verification Residence Form for families who live at an address where the utilities are not in their name.  In order to prove residence, have this form notarized and present it to your child’s school along with a current utility bill in the homeowner’s name and a one of the following state or federal document (WIC, food stamps, disability check, tax documents, i.e., yearly state or federal tax returns) that is addressed to you and delivered at the above address.

Proof of Domicile:

Yearly for all students:
All students must submit two (2) previous (May, June, or July 2023, depending on when your bill cycle) month's bills or service statements for a current gas, electric, or water bill with the name and address of the parent/legal guardian printed on the bill.  (cable, internet, insurance, etc, is not acceptable). 

Schools that have been determined to be near or at capacity shall be required to submit a copy of the domiciliary’s homestead exemption.  Click Here to locate a copy if needed.  For parents who lease/rent will submit a copy of a signed lease or rental agreement.

Schools requiring secondary proof are:
Martial Billeaud Elementary
Broadmoor Elementary
Ernest Gallet Elementary
Green T. Elementary
Middlebrook Elementary
Milton Elementary/Middle
Woodvale Elementary
L. J. Alleman Middle School
Acadiana High School
Lafayette High School
Southside High School

For families who live at an address where the utilities are not in their name in order to prove domicile, the parent/legal guardian shall:

• Click Here to complete the Lafayette Parish School System Verification Residence Form
• Have it notarized
• Submit a current utility bill in the name of the individual who lives at that address
• Provide one of the following state or federal document(s): (WIC, food stamps, disability checks, tax documents, i.e., yearly state or federal tax returns that arrive addressed to the parent or legal guardian at that address.

For families not owning their home:
If the parent/legal guardian does not own the home, the secondary proof of domicile must be a different federal or state document other than the document that was used as the primary proof submitted with the Lafayette Parish School System Verification form. (WIC, food stamps, disability checks, tax documents, i.e., yearly state or federal tax returns)

Please click  here to view Policy JBCC for further information.  

The Lafayette Parish School System does not have a "hardship" provision for enrolling students into schools outside of their assigned school zones. Any parent wishing to request a zone exception must complete the Request for Out of Zone Google Link listed below.

The Lafayette Parish School System has a Zone Exception Review Committee. The committee will review your request for a zone exception and respond to you by letter.  If the committee needs additional information you will be notified. Please call (337) 521-7094 or (337) 521-7089 or email dlsonnier@lpssonline.com or amgranger@lpssonline.com for assistance. Out of Zone Exceptions must be renewed annually.

2023-2024 Out of Zone Exception Form

Employees of the Lafayette Parish School System have the option of transferring their children to the appropriate level school site closest to their base school or their child care provider. Employees must complete and submit the Request for Out of Zone Assignment Form via the internet (link below). The form must be completed prior to the beginning of each school session through the first six weeks of school. Please call (337) 521-7094 or (337) 521-7089 or email dlsonnier@lpssonline.com or amgranger@lpssonline.com for assistance.  

Employee Student Transfer Request 2023-2024

Employee Student Transfer Option Locations

Every student has the right to be educated in a safe, respectful and welcoming environment. Every educator has the right to teach in an atmosphere free from disruption and obstacles that impede learning. An orderly, safe environment can best be achieved through the implementation of consistent school-wide positive behavior supports and discipline plans at every school in the Lafayette Parish School System. Positive behavior interventions and supports include: teaching school expectations and rules; re-teaching school expectations and rules periodically; reinforcing appropriate student behaviors; using effective classroom management and positive behavior support strategies such as early intervention for misconduct and appropriate use of consequences.

The Juvenile Justice Education Partnership Act of 2003 and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education's Model master Plan for Discipline initiated the framework for implementing, developing and refining a culture of discipline conducive to learning based upon school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports. School-wide positive behavior interventions and supports is based upon research that indicates that the most effective discipline systems uses proactive strategies designed to prevent discipline problems.

Email: Dr. Rollan Moore (rlmoore@lpssonline.com) or Jameka McKinley, M.Ed (jxmckinley@lpssonline.com), (337) 521-7084

Positive Behavior Support Resources Online:

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Multi-Tiered System of Supports

Discipline Policy

The Lafayette Parish School Board has recently adopted a revised student discipline policy. The newly designed discipline policy, known as the Consequences of Behavior, establishes a structured guideline for administrators to assign disciplinary consequences for universally defined behavior infractions. The plan provides for consistency in application of consequences across the district as well as assignment of strategic behavior interventions aimed at changing student behavior. New interventions such as Saturday Intervention and Alternative to Suspension are included. Additionally, parental involvement and responsibility in the discipline process has been strengthened.

• Elementary Consequences to Behavior Policy
• Middle/High  School Consequences to Behavior Policy

2023-24 Student Code Of Conduct And Discipline Guidelines

In accordance with Policy File JDD: Student Suspension and Expulsion - A parent may appeal the suspension of their child. The following procedures should be followed for suspension appeals.

Suspension Appeal Procedures:

1. Should parent wish to appeal the suspension (out of school only, other disciplinary assignments may not be appealed) of their child they should first speak with the building principal.
2. Should the parent be dissatisfied with the building principal’s decision regarding the suspension they may file an appeal with the Child Welfare and Attendance Office by calling 521-7090.  You can submit the form by fax to (337) 521-7088. 
3. A suspension hearing will be arranged by the Child Welfare and Attendance Office at the school site. The parent and  school will be notified of the date and time of the hearing.
4. A student who is appealing his/her suspension may return to school without serving the suspension unless the student is a danger to himself or others. The school principal will decide this matter.
5. Should the student’s suspension be modified or rescinded in the disciplinary hearing, he/she would be allowed to make up any work missed.
6. Should the suspension be upheld, the student will immediately begin serving the suspension.

Out of School Suspension Appeal Form 

Documents the School Will Provide to the Hearing Officer:

• Copy of original state form for infraction
• Copy of any witness statements, other evidence
• Discipline history with comments

In accordance with RS17:416 and Lafayette Parish School Board Policy File: JDD, you may request an appeal of the decision made at your child's expulsion hearing. Your appeal must be in writing and directed to:

Lafayette Parish School Board
P.O. Box 2158
Lafayette, LA 70502

Please complete the form below and submit to the Child Welfare & Attendance.  If you have any questions please call (337) 521-7094, you can also email the completed form to dlsonnier@lpssonline.com.

Appeal of Expulsion Decision Form

The Lafayette Parish School Board will schedule a hearing to review your child's case and make a determination to either modify, uphold or reverse the decision of the hearing officer. The appeal process may take between two and six weeks. The Lafayette Parish School System recommends that you begin the process of application to alternative programs. Your child may not return to his/her base school unless the Superintendent makes such a decision.

Information for Parents About Expulsion Hearings

In accordance with the Louisiana Minor Labor Law (Title 23, Chapter 3 of Revised Statutes of 1950, as Amended) the Lafayette Parish School System works cooperatively with the Louisiana Department of Labor and local businesses to issue work permits for individuals under the age of 18 residing in Lafayette Parish. The Intention to Employ Minor Form can be obtained through local businesses, the Child Welfare and Attendance Office and available for download below.

Application to Employ Minors

During the regular school session, public high school students may obtain a work permit from their high school site (including W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center).  During school holidays and summer sessions, work permits may be obtained at Child Welfare and Attendance located at the The District Ofice.  Student must be present.

All private school students or individuals no longer enrolled in school must obtain work permit through Child Welfare and Attendance at all times.  Student must be present.  Permits will be issued at The District Office (202 Iberville, Lafayette, La 70508) at the following times: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Please call (337) 521-7090 for any questions or concerns.

Apartment Guide

The Lafayette Parish School System has an updated online guide that informs residents of which schools their children should attend based upon the address of the apartments.

Lafayette Schools Attendance Zones

This document allows residents to determine the elementary, middle and high schools for which their children are zoned based upon the physical address of their home. Streets are listed in alphabetical order; those that cross more than one school zone have street numbers listed. The document is searchable.

If you have any zoning questions after viewing our Apartment Guide or Street Directory, please contact the office of Child Welfare and Attendance at  521-7090.

Download Extenuating Circumstances Form

Expected School Absence Form