New Beginnings’ four school budgets anticipate cuts in federal funding
The network plans a public hearing on the budgets today at 4 p.m.
New Beginnings to hold public budget hearing at 4 p.m. today
Budgets for the network's four schools range from $3.8 million to $4.5 million.
Update: Algiers ferry service to continue past July 1, but not for cars
The primary vessel only will carry passengers because it costs less to operate than the car ferry.
KIPP New Orleans hires Renae Montegut to improve the network’s financial outlook
The organization’s leaders late last year warned of hitting a “fiscal cliff” as the school network’s startup funds run out at the end of this month.
Miller-McCoy discusses year-end financials, but no date set for 2013-14 budget hearing
Also, interim CEO Andrea Thomas-Reynolds's contract is set to expire. No one has been tapped to fill the spot yet.
Lycée to interview interim CEO finalists Daschbach and Bartlett this week
In addition to interviewing Joseph Daschbach Thursday and Keith Bartlett on Saturday, Lycée board members plan a Saturday retreat to discuss public law.
Monumental mistake: Demolishing World Trade Center to build a tourist attraction
Small and modest projects always exceed expectations while big ones never fulfill theirs.
The Lens named finalist for 6 Press Club of New Orleans awards
Categories include Investigative reporting, best news site, best blog affiliated with a news site, continuing news coverage, community news and social media.
Warren Easton expects slight decrease in revenues in $8.3 million 2013-14 budget
The public is invited to speak to the budget today at 5 p.m., during a public hearing to be held at the school, 3019 Canal St.
Jindal signs bill that puts fate of Canal Street ferry service in RTA’s hands
Service likely to be cut to a mere 20 hours a week without major infusion of cash.
