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 […]
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Moving day ahead for several KIPP schools; gala brings $2.2M fundraising goal within reach
The KIPP New Orleans school board met Feb. 9 to discuss school relocations and to prepare for their annual fundraiser luncheon. KIPP New Orleans holds six charters and operates nine schools across New Orleans, from the French Quarter to Central City to Bywater. A planned move puts KIPP within easier reach of students who live […]
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Enrollment reality requires amended budget; cuts hit school supplies, data manager post
With an enrollment 26 fewer students than expected, the board of Success Preparatory Academy has had to approve a budget amended to reflect cuts to several departments. The original budget was based on 403 students enrolled in the school, Daniel O’Connell, director of finance, told the board at its Feb. 9 meeting. But there were […]
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Rats, roaches and flies found at some public-school cafeterias, health reports show
The most recent round of health inspections of public-school cafeterias show troubling conditions at some schools, including rat feces, roaches and flies.