St. Landry School Board Extends Superintendent's Contract

Milton Batiste III will continue leading the district through 2028 under revised terms.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:22pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of a blurred school hallway or classroom scene, with muted colors and soft, diffused lighting, conveying a sense of warmth and community.The St. Landry Parish School Board's decision to extend the superintendent's contract aims to provide stability and continuity for the district's students and staff.Eunice Today

The St. Landry Parish School Board has agreed to a one-year extension of Superintendent Milton Batiste III's employment contract. Under the new terms, Batiste will continue earning his $160,000 annual salary until December 31, 2028.

Why it matters

Superintendent Batiste has led the St. Landry Parish school district for several years, overseeing academic performance, budgets, and staffing. The contract extension provides stability and continuity in the district's leadership during a time of ongoing challenges in public education.

The details

The school board initially considered a shorter extension, but ultimately agreed to the longer one-year term that will keep Batiste in his role through the end of 2028. The revised contract maintains Batiste's current $160,000 annual salary.

  • The school board is expected to finalize the contract extension soon.
  • Batiste's current contract was set to expire on December 31, 2027.

The players

Milton Batiste III

The superintendent of the St. Landry Parish School District, a position he has held for several years.

St. Landry Parish School Board

The governing body that oversees the St. Landry Parish school district and is responsible for hiring and managing the superintendent.

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What they’re saying

“We're pleased to extend Superintendent Batiste's contract and continue the stability and leadership he has provided our district.”

— School Board Member

What’s next

The school board is expected to formally approve the contract extension at its next public meeting.

The takeaway

The contract extension for Superintendent Batiste underscores the school board's confidence in his leadership and commitment to maintaining continuity in the district's administration.