Lake Forest projects conservative $4.3 million budget in 2013-14
A hearing on the budget draft is scheduled Wednesday at noon. The plan shared with The Lens does not include federal revenues.
One-third of staff in four Capital One-New Beginnings schools won’t return in fall
Some employees were not offered contract renewals and others resigned. Either way, board members are unsettled by the attrition.
NORA offers Road Home properties to businesses, churches under little-known program
Three years ago, the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority created a program called Near Miss, which opened the door for non-residential property owners to buy Road Home lots. So far, 59 properties have been acquired. But the City Council never approved the program, and most of those properties have not been zoned for commercial use.
Crescent Leadership Academy changes meeting time to Thursday
The meeting is expected to take place at 4:30 p.m. at the school, 4300 Almonaster Ave. in New Orleans.
Lagniappe CEO predicts school will jump from an F to a B due to improved scores
State-issued performance scores have yet to be released, but leaders announced a preliminary score of 85 — a B.
Ben Franklin board approves $7.5 million budget
Hurricane Katrina-related repairs are still not complete, principal reports. Funding for the projects has been reduced from $2.4 million to $1 million.
Lake Forest plans Wednesday hearing on $4.3 million budget proposal
The meeting is scheduled for noon at the school. Public comment is welcome.
Bricolage Academy to open to 75 kindergartners and $1.4 million budget
Founder Josh Densen says he created the school after contemplating where he wanted to send his own children.
Lycée narrows interim CEO candidates to two
Following outdoor meeting, committee asks educators Keith Bartlett and Joseph Daschbach to complete a project that they will present to the committee next week.
Audubon Charter’s move to McDonogh 7 is on hold due to lead paint concerns
Lead paint removal at Milan Street building will take 10 weeks and cost $30,000, Orleans Parish School Board official says.
