Corrections
The Lens strives to be as accurate as possible. Our staff notifies the editor as soon as possible when mistakes are identified. We will post corrections as soon as confirmed, and we will note when articles have been altered to account for corrections. We encourage readers to inform us at editor@thelensnola.org if they find mistakes.
New Orleans College Prep CEO predicts schools will have D grades despite some gain
*Correction: An earlier version of this story inaccurately stated that Cohen College Prep Middle and High School could be an F in the fall, based on CEO Ben Kleban’s projections. Under a new scoring scale, the Cohen schools would actually be a D if Kleban’s calculation that the school would have a performance score of 60 proves accurate. Also, Ryan Frailich is NOCP’s human resources director. His first name was misstated. Finally, value-added factors that can influence a school’s score do not include attendance or fiscal standing. This story has been updated to reflect all these changes.
Most students leaving from RSD’s 4 closed, failing schools are headed to other substandard schools
*Correction: This story originally misstated why Mays got preferential treatment in OneApp and why its students weren’t assigned to a default school. Its students got preference in OneApp because its charter was revoked and it wasn’t taken over by another operator. (June 12, 2013)
State must reveal details of death-penalty practices, federal magistrate rules
*Correction: The original version of this story omitted the year that Texas adopted its new protocol. (June 8, 2013)
Closure of unneeded, failing schools causes disruption for students and teachers
*Correction: This story originally misstated the name of Success Preparatory Academy. (May 31, 2013)
Community and tech colleges would get $250 million for buildings in pending bill
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that the bill received final passage Thursday. In fact, amendments were made that sent it back to the Senate, where it passed Friday, sending it to the governor. (May 31, 2013)
Bill would forbid suspension of students for violating school-uniform rules
*Correction: This story was updated on May 28 to report that the bill had passed the House. Our reporting was based on information from the state Legislative website, which said that the bill had passed the House and was pending introduction in the Senate. But according to an update on the site, the bill did not pass the House. (May 28, 2013)
A year after Times-Picayune announced cutbacks, news habits changing in New Orleans
*Correction: This post originally misstated the frequency of WRBH-FM, New Orleans Radio for the Blind. The station broadcasts at 88.3. (May 24, 2013)
Success Prep co-founder resigns his post for another in Texas: ‘Transformation is complete’
*Correction: St. Claire Adriaan was a principal in Cleveland prior to coming to New Orleans. Success Preparatory Academy will enter its fifth year and expand to the seventh-grade in 2013-14. The Louisiana Department of Education granted the school a charter extension despite its failing student performance score. An earlier version of this post contained inaccuracies on these points, all of which have been corrected.
Wilson charter to funnel all media requests through principal or board president
*Correction: An earlier version of this post incorrectly stated that Andrew H. Wilson Charter School was awarded a $750,000 grant. The school has applied for these funds, but officials have not yet learned whether they will receive the award. The story has been updated to reflect that change. (May 8, 2013)
FirstLine expects to end budget year with surplus, but new buildings bring added costs
*This story originally had the following errors, all of which have been corrected:
- Incorrect names for Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School and Arthur Ashe Charter School.
- Incorrect description of “blended learning” as a software program; it is a teaching approach that combines online and classroom instruction.
- Incorrect characterization of the installation of a public address system at Samuel Green Charter School; the Recovery School District is not involved with the project.
- Incorrect suggestion that the move of John Dibert Community School will add to expenses. (May 3, 2013)
Bids to monitor NOPD reforms under consent decree vary widely
Companies pledge to reform NOPD as consent decree monitor
Despite mayor’s flipflop on decree, city winnows list of would-be police monitors
Live blog: 2 companies vie to monitor reforms to New Orleans Police Department
*Correction: The original versions of these stories incorrectly stated that the Hillard Heintze proposal was for $7.2 million. It’s $7 million, as noted in the current versions. (May 2, 2013)
Jindal budget would pull $102 million from dedicated state funds
*Correction: This story originally stated that the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee will write the Senate’s version of the budget. The Senate Finance Committee does that. The error has been corrected. (April 29, 2013)
Petition seeks ouster of John Mac High charter operator
*Correction: Frank Buckley said his organization would like to see John McDonogh Senior High School return to Orleans Parish School District control. An earlier version of this story inaccurately stated that he would like it returned to the Recovery School District. (April 24, 2013)
Hotels want new tax on guests to promote expected riverfront development
*Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the cost as $183 million. (April 23, 2013)
Convention Center officials envision iconic sculpture on former World Trade Center site
*Correction: The original version of this story incorrectly reported that the Convention Center expansion would cost $488 million. The figure has been corrected. (April 22, 2013)
Convention Center officials envision iconic sculpture on former World Trade Center site
*Correction: This story originally reported that the organization working with the Convention Center is called Tricentennial Development. It’s the Tricentennial Consortium. (April 19, 2013)
2 cent cell phone fee riles governor; House ignores Jindal’s plea to kill bill
*Correction: This story originally misstated how many votes are required for a veto override in the Senate. (April 18, 2013)
Wilson Charter School taps new board member for Broadmoor school
*Correction: Wilson opened in 1922. An earlier version of this story included the wrong year. (April 17, 2013)
Plan would allow some charter schools to reserve seats while taking part in OneApp
*Correction: This story originally said that BESE would vote on the plan Wednesday. However, the board doesn’t plan to take action on Wednesday because the plan was included in the board’s approval of OneApp in November. (April 16, 2013)
Ouch! Schools face last-minute funding cut; state denies vouchers are to blame
*Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly stated how many students the Orleans Parish School Board assumed would leave public schools for private ones.
Neighbor of collapsed doubles sees pattern in housing nonprofit’s management
*Correction: The original version of this article misstated the name of the street where the doubles stood.
New research indicates Mississippi River diversions could harm marshland
*Correction: The original version of this story misidentified Donald Rumsfeld and Linda Deegan.
Schizophrenic inmate tells court about jail violence; Gusman testifies Thursday
*Correction: An earlier version of this story failed to say that Rosenberg is a former U.S. Attorney; he left that position in 1993. (April 3, 2013)
Live blog: Committee interviews candidates for Lycée Français board
*Correction: Nolan Marshall III works for the Downtown Development District. He was formerly with the Cowen Institute. An earlier version of the this post did not include his most recent position. (April 3, 2013)
Lycée appears to skirt open meetings laws while picking board candidates and 15 finalists to interview for New Lycee Francais board
*Correction: An earlier version of this story misattributed a quote. Committee member Robert Bell said, “I’m kind of thrilled by the manner of agreement.” It was not spoken by committee chairman Jeff Teague. Also, Bell’s name was originally misspelled. The story has been updated to reflect those corrections.
CBS seeks tax credit for going live from Quarter during recent Super Bowl
*Correction: A previous version of this story misstated Lauri Metrose’s position.
Morris Jeff Community School still looking for new location
*Correction: An earlier version of this story inaccurately stated that the school was considering moving some classes to a Catholic high school. This story has been corrected. (March 25, 2013)
Inactive member voted off Morris Jeff board; Dave Matthews guitar brings $2,400
*Correction: An earlier version of this story inaccurately stated where Morris Jeff Community School leaders are considering relocating the campus. The correct location under discussion is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. (March 23, 2013)
Local officials losing sleep over weakest link in our post-Katrina flood defense
*Correction: The original version of this story misstated the name of the Hurricane Storm and Damage Risk Reduction System. It also incorrectly stated that Gilmore said why environmental concerns weren’t raised earlier; he did not explain this. (March 22, 2013)
Tubman charter principal homes in on testing as second year draws to a close
*Correction: Tim Bryant is a board member for Crescent City Schools. An earlier version of this story had his name wrong. Also, incoming Paul Habans Elementary Principal Litouri Smith was a school principal fellow for Crescent City Schools and served for some time as assistant principal at Harriet Tubman Charter School. An earlier version of this story was unclear on that point. (March 14, 2013)
Forces collide as nature takes a stab at saving a coastal marsh — for free
*Corrections: The Bohemia Spillway was created in 1926; the story originally said 1927. Further, Lopez said the natural opening in the river could create 1,000 acres of land in 50 years, not five years, as the story first read. (March 10, 2013)
Despite mayor’s flipflop on decree, city winnows list of would-be police monitors
*Correction: The story originally misidentified former NOPD officer Danny Cazenave as an attorney. (March 8, 2013)
Proposal: All of Lycee’s board members must reapply if they want to stay past June
*Correction: An earlier version of this post stated that Jean Montes’ term on Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans charter board of directors is due to expire in 2014. The language of the board’s bylaws is less clear on this point. This story has been changed to reflect that ambiguity. (March 8, 2013)
Top state official rebuts dire warning, insists coast can be saved
*Correction: The original version of this story misstated the name of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (March 1, 2013)
Lens reporter finds doors to Morris Jeff board meeting locked
*Correction: Jared Frank is director of finance and operations for Morris Jeff Community School. An earlier version of this story incorrectly called him a board member. (Feb. 28, 2013)
Feds charge two former sheriff’s employees in bid-rigging, bribery scheme
*Correction: The day on which Marc Ehrhardt provided The Lens with a statement has been corrected. (Feb. 26, 2013)
Private group upgrades criminal-justice computers, but who’s in charge?
*Correction: This story originally misstated Eddie Branch’s position with the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation. He’s an employee, not a contractor. It also inaccurately described how the foundation is sharing data with the Vera Institute. Both errors have been corrected. (Feb. 26, 2013)
‘Fiscal Hawks’ fly to Jindal’s right, denounce governor’s budgeting
*Correction: The original version of this story incorrectly named Rep. Lance Harris and misstated Jim Fannin’s political party.
Crescent Leadership Academy board meets by phone, but lacks a quorum
*Correction: An earlier version of this story had the incorrect end time for the teacher recruiting job fair on Feb. 23. It will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Feb. 21, 2013)
New research: Louisiana coast faces highest rate of sea-level rise worldwide
*Correction: The original version of this story misstated the name of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Feb. 21, 2013)
**Correction: Timothy Osborn’s name was misspelled in the original version and has been corrected. (Feb. 27, 2013)
Morris Jeff leaders fear RSD is overbilling the school for property insurance
*Correction: An earlier version of this post contained an inaccurate figure for the per-student cost of property insurance for schools. RSD spokeswoman Zoey Reed said that amount is $90 per student, not $50 as we originally reported. (Feb. 21, 2013) Also, Jared Frank is Morris Jeff’s director of finance and operations, not a board member. That has been corrected. (Feb. 28, 2013) Finally, school leaders’ say their concern is that the school is paying twice for property insurance, not necessarily that the RSD has overbilled them. That has been reworded. (March 11, 2013)
Lycee leaders to meet with French council amid parent concerns
*Correction: An earlier version of this post reported that board member Paige Saleun said she intended to serve out her term through 2014. In an email to The Lens on Wednesday, Saleun said The Lens was mistaken on that point. This story reflects that change. (Feb. 20, 2013)
Holy Cross community looks askance at proposed riverfront towers
*Correction: The original version of this story incorrectly stated the acreage of the property in question. The error has been corrected. (Feb. 21, 2013)
OPSB backs off plans to nullify contracts of top 2 administrators
*Correction: An earlier version of this story said that the school board approved Smith’s contract when he was hired, but according to the board attorney and the meeting minutes, they only approved his hiring and job description.
This story also incorrectly said that Sarah Usdin offered the alternative motion regarding Smith’s contract; it was Seth Bloom.
And the story originally reported that Tuesday’s agenda stated that the board had not authorized Smith and Padian’s appointments; in fact it said the board hadn’t authorized the “terms and conditions” of their contracts. All the errors have been corrected and The Lens apologizes for the inaccuracies. (Feb. 20, 2013)
Live blog: Orleans Parish School board may cancel contracts with top 2 administrators
*Correction: An earlier version of this story said the open-meetings law allows executive sessions if there’s potential for a lawsuit. The law is more precise and restrictive.
This story originally reported that Tuesday’s agenda stated that the board had not authorized Smith and Padian’s appointments; in fact the agenda said the board hadn’t authorized the “terms and conditions” of their contracts.
The story also misreported the amount of federal tax credits that are available for the Phillis Wheatley Elementary School construction.
The errors have been corrected and The Lens apologizes for the inaccuracies. (Feb. 19, 2013)