By Matt Davis, The Lens staff writer | Sheriff Marlin Gusman finally paid some of the thousands of dollars he owed to reserve deputies who have been working a security detail at the city’s auto impound lot since May. The sheriff is staffing these security spots through a contract with the city. But the city […]
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Move to former Osborn campus proposed; better lunches, new board members on the way
The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has recommended that Pride College Preparatory School move into the Mildred Osborn School in New Orleans East next fall. Building proposals were passed out at the charter school board’s monthly meeting, Nov. 17. Michael Richard, ex-officio board member, is in discussion with Erin Lewellen, vice president of […]
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Tonight's board meeting cancelled
Tonight’s Fannie C. Williams board meeting was canceled due to a gas leak at the school. No new date has been set for the next meeting.
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Board expands membership; reviews test scores and grievance procedures
The board of directors for the International High School met on Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. Board members Andrew Ward (chairman), Ed Graf, Karen Mayer Dwyer, Laval Hughes, Robert Couhig, Liljana Johnson and Maria Garcia were present. Maria George and Errol George were absent. Six members of the public were in attendance, including two prospective […]
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Is Buddy Roemer now trailing even dolphins and archangels??
Often, my conscience readers ask why I waste so much digital ink on former Governor Buddy Roemer’s silliness, when I should be working up a lather over Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s slipperiness. Fair point, but they miss the larger picture. I’ll have umpteen future chances to jab the Landrieu administration, whereas this might be my last shot […]
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Flawless audit shows adequate funds for current year; school tour and fair planned
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. The […]
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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 […]