New use for an old school?

School Superintendent Dr. Lottie Beebe is expected to recommend the conversion of the old Breaux Bridge Elementary campus into a “College and Career Readiness Center” when the school board meets in special session today (Wednesday) at 5 p.m.
An item on the special meeting agenda calls for approval of Beebe’s recommendation but provides no other details.
Students in grades 4-6 at BB Elementary on West Bridge Street are scheduled to be relocated to facilities under construction at the Breaux Bridge Primary campus on East Bridge Street next August.
The Readiness Center would reportedly offer courses for students from the parish’s three high schools in such areas as culinary arts, electrical, oil and gas, cosmetology and certified nurse assistant.
More details and cost estimates for setting up such a facility are expected to be presented during today’s meeting
Also on today’s agenda is an executive (secret) session to discuss pending litigation (Thomas vs. School Board).
The board’s education committee is scheduled to meet prior to the full board meeting, at 4 p.m.