Board's curiosity is provoked when principal reports that five students were suspended for "gambling."
The facility, launched by Tulane's Department of Pediatrics, is now under new management.
Board authorizes KIPP network to take charge of cafeteria food.
Money will plug deficits, fill reserves and add support staff at four charter schools: Gentilly Terrace, Medard Nelson, New Tech and Pierre Capdau.
Most of it is due to equipment upgrades so the school can administer a new standardized test.
Alumni, advisory groups to talk about what will happen when the school reopens after renovations.
Nine new teachers have been hired and more are on the way. Student recruitment drive is also gearing up.
The money will mostly be used to augment reserve funds at New Beginnings' four schools.