Leaders form a plan to interview interim CEO possibilities by June 22.
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Future Is Now board discusses handover of Cohen High over to Recovery School District
Some community members said they’re disappointed that Cohen students must deal with yet another transition.
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Federal appeals judge in New Orleans faces judicial complaint over racial bias
5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Edith Jones is accused of saying that African-Americans and Hispanics are “predisposed to crime.”
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John McDonogh High braces for cuts in 2013-14 budget proposal
The Future Is Now Schools, Inc., preliminary budget shows about $3.9 million in projected revenues, down from $4.7 million. A public budget hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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Success Prep readjusts to one leader after news of co-founder’s departure
Board also receives concerning out-of-school suspension data.
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City’s summer recreation programs dealing with $700,000 cut in federal funding
Pools will be open only in June and July. A plan to cut back on security guards didn’t work out.
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Major expansion of Convention Center clears Senate, nears final approval
Bill allows private development, with an eye toward upriver hotel and condos.
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Lycee leaders to discuss nine more names for CEO slot
The latest round of names include the interim CEO and two past applicants. The other names came from conversations with search committee members, board member says.
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Franklin board tackles budget uncertainty, fundraising and enrollment concerns during retreat
The school this year received $600,000 in contributions, up from $418,000. Most of the increase came from corporate donors.
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Sophie B. Wright plans U-Haul move to West Carrollton
The school is set to temporarily relocate for two years while extensive repairs and renovations are made to their Napoleon Avenue campus.