The school district wanted to phase out McDonogh 35 and hire a contractor to run the school long-term. But none of the applicants met its standards.
The agenda made no mention of Shawn Toranto's resignation or the selection of a temporary replacement.
The Orleans Parish School Board had threatened to pull two of Einstein’s charters because they didn’t bus students.
School district leaders said in July 2016 they would test water. Last year, they decided to install filters instead. But the contract has been delayed.
After meeting for hours behind closed doors, Einstein's board announced her resignation and voted to accept it without discussion.
Smothers Academy, a charter in Jefferson, is the only long-term applicant to operate the high school.
A board member said they didn’t think parents wanted busing, but after talking with them, concluded that’s not true.
The school district could look for another organization to run the schools or let one start up new schools in their place.
The school district wants to know whether it still has a side contract with its chief financial officer, which is the subject of a state ethics investigation.
Larisa Gray turned down the job, so Meghan Raychaudhuri will assume the top spot permanently.
