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Seniors rack up college acceptances; RSD facilities audit finds no major problems
A recent Recovery School District review of facilities and the acceptance of graduating seniors by four-year colleges were key topics under discussion at the monthly meeting of the Miller-McCoy Academy board, Jan. 23. The RSD audit found no major problems, facilities committee chair Nat Jones reported. But the school must take responsibility for cleaning the […]
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Board briefed by RSD school performance exec; move to Frantz Elementary campus discussed
Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School’s board of directors welcomed Adam Hawf from the Recovery School District to their monthly meeting, Jan. 23. Hawf answered questions about the Office of School Performance, which he has been leading as executive director since November. Hawf made brief remarks, then fielded questions – and asked some. Hawf promised his […]
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State OKs post-Edison management plan; ESL needs special support, board learns
The Intercultural Charter School’s education and financial plans have been approved by both the Recovery School District and the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, ICS board members learned at their Jan. 19 monthly meeting. During the meeting the board voted and approved the self-management plan that was requested by BESE when the school […]
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Smooth move to temporary digs in Gentilly; funding for Carrollton facility tops $2 million
So far, students and faculty at Audubon Charter School have a lot to celebrate this semester. At the Jan. 21 meeting of F.A.M.E., the school’s board of directors, the latest news on their temporary Gentilly campus was all positive. “We have transitioned to the Gentilly campus and it’s going really well. On the first day, […]
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Board meeting agenda released
The NOMMA board meeting agenda, as released, is posted below: New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy Board Meeting January 26¸ 2012 6:00 PM Executive Session 7:00 Open Meeting Meeting Agenda Roll Call 2. Approval of minutes 3. Reports and Recommendations A. Finance – Budget Update 4. Old Business A. Building Contract Update B. Off Campus […]
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School braces for beefed up curricula in 2014; designer selected for $22 million schoolhouse
Lee Ledbetter and Associates have won the contract to design a new $22 million school for Lake Forest Elementary, the board of directors announced at its monthly meeting, Jan. 24. The new school will stand at 11110 Lake Forest Blvd. Also discussed was implementation of new federal Core Curriculum Standards, which will take effect for […]
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Auditors laud school but urge larger reserve; parent input sought on building plans
A clean audit was the highlight of the board of director’s monthly meeting, Jan. 19. The LaPorte auditing group identified no deficiencies in with the financial reporting and went on to praise the Morris Jeff Community School for “two consecutive years of positive income” with assets exceeding liabilities. While LaPorte affirmed that the school is […]
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Orleans School Board grants initial approval to two new charter schools for 2012-13
By Jessica Williams, The Lens staff writer | Only two of seven charter applications were tentatively approved by the Orleans Parish School Board Tuesday night, despite vigorous support by some board members and audience members. Encore Academy and Citizens’ Committee for Education will revise their financial and organizational plans, hoping to win full approval to […]
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Sag in enrollment and attendance rates imperils finances as school moves toward closure
Declining enrollment and attendance rates at Sojourner Truth caught the attention of the school’s directors at their monthly meeting, Jan. 17. Sojourner Truth’s enrollment has decreased from 272 at the start of the year to 230. But only 168 students were in attendance during the most recent weekly count. Board members urged that attendance counts […]