Lafayette school board honors students, showcases CTE programs

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board heard several presentations during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The meeting began with Superintendent Robert Edwards leading the recognition of the district’s Students of the Month. The first honoree was second grader Josie Watson, who was unable to make it to last month’s meeting for her distinction as Lafayette Elementary School’s (LES) September Student of the Month for grades kindergarten through second. Watson was nominated by Heather Laemmle. “Josie is new to our school this year. She has joined us and has made friends right away,” Laemmle wrote in her nomination. “She is kin