A positive audit of school finances was the main topic of discussion at the monthly meeting of ARISE Academy’s board of trustees, Nov. 16. Don Wheat and William Kulick, accountants with the Carr, Riggs & Ingram firm, began the hour-long board meeting by reviewing Arise’s finances for the year year that ended June 30. “This […]
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Jesse Jackson stops by Occupy Nola to provide support as eviction hints get stronger
By Ariella Cohen, The Lens staff writer | Backlit by the insistent neon signage of New Orleans City Hall, the Rev. Jesse Jackson last night told Occupy Nola protesters that they had a right to assemble peacefully in Duncan Plaza, the Loyola Avenue public green where Occupy first set up camp in early October. “This […]
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Board meeting rescheduled
The Sophie B. Wright Charter School website announced that their November board meeting has been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
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School Board releases November meeting agenda
The Board of Directors for Morris Jeff Community School released the agenda for their meeting on November 17. Review it here.
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Jeffersons might be movin' on out; former congressman puts Uptown house on market
By Karen Gadbois, The Lens staff writer | Convicted former Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson put his house in New Orleans on the market today. According to the listing, the 5,000-square-foot six-bedroom, five-and-a-half bathroom Uptown home is on the market for $723,000. The disclosure statement said there is no pending litigation regarding the property and that […]
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Teachers seek guidance on discipline problems ranging from dress code violations to fights
McDonogh City Park Academy’s monthly board meeting on Nov. 15 focused on student discipline problems. In attendance at the meeting were board President Mary Kay Parker, Treasurer Jim Nelson and board members Laurie Charbonnet, Mike Bagot and Lee Hampton. Administrators present included Principal and CEO Christine Mitchell, Assistant Principal Ellen Bankston, Director of Finance and […]
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Council says it can't reveal proposed budget despite open-government group's request
By Matt Davis, The Lens staff writer | The City Council declined today for the second year in a row to give the public an early look at its proposed budget so that citizens can digest it before the council votes to adopt it Dec. 1. Council members said they have been disappointed by the […]
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Board meeting cancelled
The governing board of New Orleans Charter Science and Math Academy cancelled their meeting which had been scheduled for 6pm tonight. The board informed The Lens at about 4:30pm this afternoon that, due to unforeseen circumstances, not enough board members would be present for a quorum, and that the meeting was cancelled. The next board […]
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Ben Franklin board releases meeting agenda
PUBLIC NOTICE Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education, Inc. (Benjamin Franklin High School) Regular Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 17, 2011 4:00 PM Benjamin Franklin High School Library Meeting is open to the general public Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Faculty and/or student recognition (Dr. Rusnak) […]
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Special Board meeting tonight
Voices for International Business and Education posted a meeting agenda on the front door of International High School school. Summary below. Special Board Meeting November 16, 2011 6:45pm I. Call to Order II. Executive Session (staffing issues) III. Adjournment Next board meeting 11/30/2011