CEO Jay Altman tells board he has no plans to leave, but that developing a succession plan is good policy.
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Military academy’s board tours new school building in Federal City
They also heard a recap of how the school construction was funded.
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Interest in Bricolage likely to outstrip available seats; fundraiser set for this month
First-year school will expand by a grade next year, likely keeping its home at Touro Synagogue.
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New Orleans College Prep board meeting agenda released
January board meeting agenda for New Orleans College Prep is available for review.
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Agenda for FirstLine board of directors strategic planning retreat
Retreat agenda includes long-term planning.
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City Council candidate Jason Williams racked up $100,000 in tax debt
He said he’s paid off $70,000 of it and disputes the rest. Three other council candidates also had tax problems.
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Audit finds ReNEW Schools in good financial shape
School leaders exercised more control over their own budgets, which helped the charter network’s finances.
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Lycée Francais board releases January 13 meeting agenda
LFNO releases Jan. 13 agenda
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State flags standardized test problems at 17 New Orleans schools in 2012-13
Most of the problems were small-scale plagiarism, according to a report.
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Councilmember Kristin Palmer to be guest speaker at upcoming Newsmakers event
Lens reporter Charles Maldonado will conduct an interview with Councilwoman Palmer starting at 8 a.m., followed by an audience Q-and-A.