Join our newsletter

Sign up today for free and stay informed.

Processing…
Success! You're on the list.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools

Neighbors' suit stymies renovation work, but return to B'way campus still on track

Not enough members showed up to comprise a quorum at Audubon Charter School’s monthly board meeting, Aug. 18. The result was a relatively short and uneventful meeting at which it was not possible even to formally accept the minutes from the July meeting. One topic of discussion was a civil complaint that has halted renovation […]

Posted inCharter Schools, Schools

Retreat sparks discussion of school goals, board members' roles

At an August 18 board retreat, members of the board that governs Crescent City Schools discussed long-term goals and end of the year reports for the two schools they run, and defined their own roles and responsibilities. Board members also heard from Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools executive director Caroline Roemer Shirley, who discussed […]

Posted inCriminal Justice

Justice Dept. says getting groups involved will slow consent decree

Four organizations seeking greater involvement in the implementation of the recently signed federal consent decree regarding the New Orleans Police Department took their case to U.S. District Court today. In a courtroom packed with criminal-justice advocates, the Police Association of New Orleans, the Fraternal Order of Police, Community United for Change and the Office of […]

Posted inCharter Schools, Schools

Facility costs mount as temporary campus ages; health plan frustrates teachers

Intercultural’s financial woes once again dominated the agenda at the monthly board meeting, as board members and school administrators discussed ways to remedy a steady stream of facility costs. Seven years of constant repairs and maintenance at the schools current, albeit temporary, facility, have taken a toll on school expenses, the board said. Also, the […]