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.
Board also receives concerning out-of-school suspension data.
Pools will be open only in June and July. A plan to cut back on security guards didn’t work out.
Bill allows private development, with an eye toward upriver hotel and condos.
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.
The school this year received $600,000 in contributions, up from $418,000. Most of the increase came from corporate donors.
The school is set to temporarily relocate for two years while extensive repairs and renovations are made to their Napoleon Avenue campus.
The budget is now before the House.
In December, the state denied the failing school a charter renewal. Leadership has since been transitioning to New Orleans College Prep.
One of the most pressing issues on the agenda is whether the board plans to drop Walter L. Cohen High School next year.