Orleans school district officials say that Harney, which the district took over from a charter operator, faces a $430,000 deficit. Federal funds allocated to its former charter board could close most of the gap. But the district can't collect them.
Central City charter school allotted $1.2 million in budget adjustment. Ellison, who had previously been expected to be nominated for president, faced a backlash from civil rights groups over her statements on anti-discrimination policies that include LGBT protections.
The district is also seeking federal funds from the charter school group.
The Orleans Parish school district took over the charter school during winter break.
Twenty-seven Harney employees are returning as district staff. The district plans to close the school this spring.
The new policy comes as two of the charter group’s schools are set to close.
A staggering percentage of kids in New Orleans experience trauma. Safe spaces at schools are hard to come by.
By handing over McDonogh 35 to a contractor, the city will no longer have any direct-run schools in 2019. The board votes Thursday.
The formerly district-run school converted to a charter school over the summer.
The school district is expected to make an announcement about the future of McDonogh 35 Senior High School this week.
