Orleans school district cites Harney charter school for possible violations of federal law
The school has racked up nine district warnings this year.
In apparently illegal meeting, 911 board fires director
Mayor urged board to fire and replace 911 call center director. Her spokesman offered only vague explanations.
Three top Orleans school district officials resign
The shakeup at the central office comes as RSD schools transition back to local oversight.
Turnover continues at Harney charter school as board selects another principal
Former assistant principal is the fourth leader the board has picked in the past year.
Leap to solar in Louisiana requires mandating that utilities use renewables
Forty-two states already back 'community solar' — not Louisiana.
Week in Review: Asbestos clean-up at two schools; School had money when it deferred benefits
Two schools are undergoing asbestos abatement.
After school was closed for asbestos concerns, relocation site faced the same problem this week
District says possible contamination at alternate site was minor and has been fixed.
Harney charter’s bank account stretched thin while board account sat flush
During the same time period, the school delayed its employees’ retirement benefit payments.
The Lens’ Week in Review: Billions in federal repair funds create opportunity for more green infrastructure. But will the city take it?
The city’s $2 billion program to repair streets and infrastructure doesn’t include innovative water management
Officials are eager to start spending $2 billion dollars on infrastructure repairs, but say they’ll look for ways to build more resiliently in the coming years
