Morris Jeff Community School’s enrollment increased by six students in January, bringing the total to 257, board members learned at their monthly meeting, Feb. 15. In reporting the enrollment uptick, staff member Sherah Lebouef said that 84 percent of current students have re-enrolled for next year. While only 73 percent of prospective fourth-graders have re-enrolled, […]
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Rusnak warns of coming enrollment crunch; $100G surplus leaves activity funds flush
Principal Timothy Rusnak began the Feb. 16 meeting of Ben Franklin’s board by presenting teacher Christy Reed with a certificate of appreciation. Rusnak praised Reed’s ability “to do anything and everything necessary” to keep the school’s educational environment in tip-top shape. In a report on applications, Rusnak said 265 new students enrolled in the 2010-2011 […]
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Learning from NY: Cutting mental health carries hidden costs
City officials are right to decry the cuts to mental health services that could result from Gov. Bobby Jindal’s effort to plug a budget deficit.
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In-school suspensions, health costs reviewed as board welcomes new members and staff
The board of McDonogh City Park Academy welcomed new school staff and new board members at their monthly meeting on Feb. 14. Behavior interventionist Delisia Davis and new special-ed teacher Rebecca Clements are now on duty. In response to behavior problems brought to light by a group of teachers at December’s board meeting, the school […]
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Fingerprinting, background checks ordered for all staff – board members, too; guard hired
Warren Easton’s board of directors and all school staff must undergo background checks, the board voted at its monthly meeting, Feb. 12. In other business, principal Alexina Medley reported on the fatal shooting of senior Tirrell Jackson during a scuffle at a residence in eastern New Orleans. (The New Orleans Police Department’s report of the […]
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A cookbook? A jelly empire? Board members mull over innovative fundraising concepts
Fundraising was the main topic at International High’s school board meeting on Feb. 13. The directors meeting for VIBE, as the board is known, began with the introduction of a glass piggy bank that will now be displayed at every meeting to remind board members to get more financially engaged. “It’s a different kind of […]
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City rails against trimming mental-health care; Jindal envoy said state isn't dictating cuts
New Orleans city officials are aggressively pushing back against a “devastating” proposed $15 million cut to inpatient mental health and substance abuse services now being offered at LSU Interim Hospital. The cuts were included in Gov. Bobby Jindal’s recent budget, and they are part of an effort to close a $251 million state budget shortfall […]
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Board greets Junior Achievement, narrows logo options, may expand membership
A visit by representatives of Junior Achievement New Orleans was a highlight of the Feb. 14 meeting of the school’s board of directors, the Friends of King. Junior Achievement is a regional organization that conducts workshops in and out of the classroom, to acquaint students with the economy, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and financial management. Following […]
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RSD releases report on equal access
By Jessica Williams, The Lens staff writer | The Recovery School District released its 2012 Equity Report today in an attempt to provide a one-stop-shop for parents looking for data regarding equal access for students. RSD Superintendent Patrick Dobard said district officials believe the data will better inform parents applying for schools through the new […]
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RSD assigns liaisons for continuing contact with network administrators; bequest yields $50G
Directors of ReNEW Charter Schools met with Recovery School District officials, and also received a $50,000 donation at their monthly board meeting, Feb. 9. The board passed a resolution to accept a conditional charitable donation of $50,000 over five years. The donation comes from the estate of a teacher’s parent, and the money will be […]