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Year: 2014

Playground at Hynes Charter should be up and running in time for school start in August

Features include an area for tricycle riding, custom landscaping and a small stage.
by Della Hasselle June 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Hynes Charter School approves expanded budget in anticipation of enrollment increase of 32

Credit for playground donation will cover anticipated spending deficit, according to tentative budget numbers.
by Della Hasselle June 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Plans for Moton move to a new schoolhouse are in limbo; search for teachers continues

Board takes a careless approach to rules of proper procedure, including provision of documents to the public.
by April Siese June 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent City charter group expects 2014-15 surplus even after dipping into savings

The charter management organization is awarding itself a 20 percent raise.
by Matt Higgins June 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Getting in is just the beginning; College Prep looks for ways to make alumni successful

Discussion touches on starting a fund to help with the small, unexpected charges that can bedevil a college student.
by Joshua Johnston June 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

FirstLine fund balance will cover slight revenue shortfall and Common Core tech costs

The goal is one computer for every three students. Currently the ratio is one for every six students.
by Seth Mattei June 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Singleton enrollment expected to hold steady, requiring cuts in projected revenues, spending

The new enrollment projection calls for 80 fewer students than were anticipated when the 2013-14 budget was drawn up.
by Della Hasselle June 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Recovery School District’s budget shrinks as it shifts to all-charter district

Construction costs have remained steady.
by Jessica Williams June 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Grow Dat’s City Park farm yields an unexpected crop: good jobs for youth

At Grow Dat, our mission is to nurture a diverse group of young leaders through the meaningful work of growing food.
by Johanna Gilligan June 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Civil Service Commission sets August vote for overhaul of city personnel rules

The mayor has revised his proposal; we highlighted the important parts for you.
by Charles Maldonado June 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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