FAQS

Vision Scott is an annual program that brings together people from across the community to grow as leaders while they learn more about themselves, others, our local community, government, and State of Louisiana. Participants will share experiences that may push them beyond their traditional thought process, while providing them a safe environment to be enriched as an individual and leader. Upon graduation, these leaders will be equipped to assist our community in prospering, growing, and thriving with confidence.

Ideal applicants for participation in Vision Scott will either Live, Work, or Own a Business in the City of Scott or the surrounding community and area or be a member of Envision Scott. Leaders within the community who seek to expand and further develop their leadership skills, explore different experiences and points of view, and build relationships with others equally committed to improving the Scott community. In addition, applicants must be willing and able to commit to the mandatory retreat and the time necessary to complete the program. All applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be selected by the Vision Scott Committee. The committee will endeavor to have a Vision Scott class diverse in gender, ethnicity, and industry. The committee seeks to have a class that encompasses and reflects the different groups of people within the Scott community.

Graduates leave the program better informed of community history and present-day realities. They also emerge better connected to the people, organizations, and service opportunities that can together, make positive and meaningful changes in the City of Scott.

Tuition for Vision Scott is $500. This covers the cost of program materials, meals when provided, travel when provided, awards, and the necessities to run the Vision Scott program.

The annual Vision Scott program runs from February through October. The program orientation occurs in February and the monthly sessions occur on the last Thursday in March through September. The program concludes with graduation on the first Tuesday of October at the City of Scott’s Business Appreciation Dinner. Applications are typically available beginning in October and the deadline for submission is in December.

Session times run approximately from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and may start earlier or run later. Some sessions may include a full day and others may include half day sessions. Locations vary based on the session topic but will be primarily in Scott. Lunch will be included for full day sessions. Tours of some facilities will be included. Out-of-town travel for the day may also be included.

February 26, 2026 (Mandatory) Opening retreat & Simulated Society

March 26, 2026 Scott History, Tourism, Parks, & Memorials

April 11, 2026 Class Introduction at Boudin Festival

April 30, 2026 (Baton Rouge) State Government, Capitol, & Museum

May 28, 2026 Education, Public Safety, 911, & Emergency Services

June 25, 2026 Infrastructure, Public Works, Sewer Plant, & LUS

July 30, 2026 Team Building Activity, Workshop, & Service Project

August 27, 2026 Charities, Poverty Simulator, & La. Development Ready

September 24, 2026 OneAcadiana, LEDA, Boudin Crawl, & Afternoon Social

October 07, 2026 City of Scott Business Appreciation Dinner

Only two session absences are permitted to graduate.

Applicants are expected to become active participants in advancing the Scott community and making a positive contribution to the City of Scott post-graduation. Class members are allowed to miss no more than 2 session to be eligible to graduate. Graduates may serve as session leaders or become part of Vision Scott Committee for the following year’s Vision Scott Class. Graduates are brand ambassadors for the City of Scott and we hope will remain active in the Scott community.

We anticipate a class of approximately 15 individuals.

Dress for most sessions is business casual. We will communicate if there are exceptions for a certain session (e.g. sometimes closed-toe shoes are required; more casual dress is required because of an activity; etc.).