New School Board Member Takes Office

Pictured is newly appointed school board member Alexis Boutain taking the oath of office with Judge Toni Falterman Menard.

Superintendent Dr. John Barthelemy, left, and Assumption Parish School Board President Bambi Hood, right, stand with members of Electa Fletcher Mickens’ family and newly appointed Board Member Alexis Boutain at the Feb. 19 meeting.

Alexis Boutain was sworn in as the appointed school board member for Ward 4 at the February 19 Assumption Parish School Board meeting. Judge Toni Falterman Menard conducted the oath of office.

Boutain is a resident of the Labadieville community.

She replaces Electa Fletcher Mickens, who died on January 27 at the age of 61. Mickens had served as a school board member for 22 years. Her family members attended the school board meeting to honor her contributions as a former board member and community leader.

Superintendent Dr. John Barthelemy read a board resolution that expressed sympathy to the family and admiration for Mickens’ many contributions to the community.