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All of the approximately 180 employees of the two-school charter organization were invited to the Beau Rivage in August. The charter organization covered their hotel rooms and meals. A week later, CEO Doris Roché-Hicks told staff at one school that their pay would be cut 2 percent. That move saved about as much as the retreat cost.

Environment

West Bank authority opposes suit against coast damage caused by oil drillers

by Sarah DrewNovember 20, 2013November 7, 2019

State association of levee boards set to poll full membership on whether to sue Big Oil.

Charter Schools

NET school trying to deal with slaying of students

by Sam NelsonNovember 20, 2013November 7, 2019

Five students have been killed since June.

Land Use

BioDistrict won’t finance new home for Civil Court, a win for Landrieu administration

by Tyler BridgesNovember 20, 2013November 7, 2019

Landrieu wants the court to move into the former hospital, as co-tenants with City Hall.

Charter Schools

McDonogh City Park pondering jump out of retirement system

by Mallory LindslyNovember 20, 2013November 7, 2019

School’s enrollment was 447 students as of Oct. 1.

Charter Schools

Singleton charter erases deficit, but YMCA still in the red

by Della HasselleNovember 20, 2013November 7, 2019

School is nearly $140,000 in the black so far this fiscal year.

Government & Politics

After ally loses key race, political elders say Jindal must focus on Louisiana

by Tyler BridgesNovember 20, 2013November 7, 2019

Jindal has been traveling throughout the state on a “64-parish tour.” But critics deride the events as little more than a series of photo ops, and key state lawmakers say they haven’t talked policy with the governor since the legislative session ended in June.

Environment