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.
Public records are your window into local government.
With friends in high places, the Rev. Charles Southall evaded seizure and auction of the property, which he claimed he would rehabilitate through tax breaks and government grants for affordable housing.
The agenda made no mention of Shawn Toranto's resignation or the selection of a temporary replacement.
The land along Bayou Lafourche grew about two to three square miles per year. We're losing about 11 square miles a year.
The city’s utility consultants essentially acted as judge and jury, they say.
The need is only more urgent in a season of political lies.
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.
