Board member said it was an oversight; school leader said agenda matters weren’t urgent.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Continuing fight against unionization, Lusher files appeal with labor board
Though teachers soundly defeated union, paraprofessionals approved and could push for contract.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Audubon sets final CEO search meeting for Wednesday; one candidate remains
Also, survey by the Parent-Teacher Organization shows that most respondents are satisfied with the school.
Posted inSchools
New Beginnings network puts CEO search on hold, begins process to hire search firm
New tack comes just six weeks before current chief steps down.
Posted inSchools
Days after union vote, tense Lusher Charter meeting devolves into sniping
Continuing union questions, legal budget discussed amid heated atmosphere.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
Save the Eagle Saloon! (From Whom?)
The save-the-saloon initiative is being perpetrated by the very people the buildings need to be saved from.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Audubon Charter cancels CEO search meeting because it lacked proper legal notice
With two of three finalist dropping out, only the interim CEO remains in contention, with the full board scheduled to meet on Saturday
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Schools
International High School teachers will vote on joining union next week
It will be the second union election at a charter school in two weeks.
Posted inEnvironment
Mosquito control officials say New Orleans actively fending off the Zika virus
When you live in a sub-tropical zone with no shortage of swamps and other wetlands, you get pretty good at looking out for and controlling mosquitoes. New Orleans officials say their tried-and-true methods of vigilance and attack make them well equipped to address the potential spread of the Zika virus.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Schools
Lusher teachers reject union
The tally: 54 votes by teachers for the union, 77 against.