If the promised boom comes true, both politicians will benefit. And if not …
Posted inCharter Schools
Lycée charter school pays attorneys thousands to deal with public records requests
In January alone, Adams and Reese law firm billed the school $8,440 to “review,” “analyze” and “respond to” public records requests. The school depended on attorneys to provide some routine records including the interim CEO’s resume. The expenses raise questions about how heavily public agencies should rely upon lawyers for public records compliance.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Live blog: City, Justice Department announce impasse on NOPD consent decree monitor
It’s now up to a federal judge to pick one of two companies to track the city’s compliance.
Posted inCharter Schools
Lycée committee interviews three interim CEO candidates in meetings held without quorum
Committee members said they knew they were voting to enter executive session without a quorum of the board, which the law requires.
Posted inCharter Schools
New Orleans College Prep CEO predicts schools will have D grades despite some gain
Also, NOCP’s board last week agreed to give CEO Ben Kleban a new 2-year $143,000 contract.
Posted inInvestigations, Schools
Most students leaving RSD’s 4 closed, failing schools are headed to other substandard schools
Four of the Recovery School District’s failing schools will not reopen next year. In most cases, those students will be at other substandard schools. About three-quarters of students leaving Abramson Elementary James Weldon Johnson Elementary are headed to schools graded F or T, which are failing schools that are under new operators. The exception: Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School students, who were offered preference in RSD’s enrollment process.
Posted inCharter Schools
Court ruling on per-pupil state allocation boosts Hynes’ budget for the coming year
Biggest single increase goes to salaries, with additional funds for benefits.
Posted inCharter Schools
Revised ISL budget proposal calls for $45,000 surplus instead of $700,000 deficit
CEO says the first draft represented a “pie in the sky” spending, but that the latest version is more conservative in scope.
Posted inCharter Schools
Crescent Leadership Academy board plans to take up budget on June 18
School leaders also said they are developing a two-year strategy plan.
Posted inCharter Schools
New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy should get a B grade in the fall, principal says
Also, construction at the school’s new Federal City campus is expected to be complete in December, leader says.