Dr. Pat Cooper

District Judge decides Cooper's termination was valid on one of four charges brought against him by the Lafayette Parish School Board.

Blunt says Cooper violated state law through certain personnel and salary decisions that weren’t approved by the board.

The board will soon vote on formal charges against its superintendent.

Cooper says the attorney’s preliminary report reveals seven main points of concern.

The budget includes nearly $20 million in cuts, including the elimination of dozens of personnel slots, including teachers.

Cooper distributed a letter Wednesday waiving his right to privacy in the matter.