A public hearing on the $33 million budget will be held Thursday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m.
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Hynes leaders discuss summer remediation, budgeting and post-LEAP celebration
The school’s budget figures anticipate a surplus of $70,620 by June 30, despite operating over budget as of March 31.
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Live blog: Lycée to conclude second round of board member interviews
A retired school administrator, an AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust officer, and an ExxonMobil engineer are the last three expected to interview during the 5:30 p.m. meeting.
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Live blog: Mitch Landrieu delivers 2013 State of the City address
Join us at 1:30 p.m. to follow along and offer your own thoughts.
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After years of arms-length relationships, Jindal needs friends now more than ever
Lawmakers and statewide officials describe decreasing access to a governor who has cultivated alliances, but few friendships, over the years. His allies say they are satisfied dealing with Jindal’s staff; others say he would accomplish more if he were more hands-on.
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House members craft alternative budget that trims tax breaks to raise $329 million
It would preserve $100 million that Jindal wanted to take from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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Future Is Now leader steps off New Orleans charter board amid John Mac budget worries
School leaders never actually sent the fiscal 2013 budget to the state for approval as law requires. They expect to vote on a revision Tuesday morning.
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Live blog: Lycée committee interviews three more in effort to fill open board seats
Two committees are racing to make a May 13 deadline to recommend board member and CEO prospects to the full board.
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Algiers leaders try to bridge divide between Walker and Landry students prior to merger
Students and community members have expressed fears about turf wars between some students from the two campuses.
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Three Lycée CEO candidates have withdrawn their applications
Committee to decide today whether to interview one or two people on Thursday.