Until The Lens investigated last month, only one charter school board in New Orleans may have been fully complying with a two-year-old state law that requires public bodies to post their minutes online, or an older law that requires the same for their agendas.
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Orleans superintendent is reviewing Lens stories on Lusher board’s actions
Three stories last week raised questions about how school leaders conducted public business.
Posted inEnvironment
New law may be the first step to regional funding for flood protection in metro New Orleans
A regional approach was taken for flood protection after Hurricane Katrina, but not for funding. A new law could be the first step in setting up a tax to fund hurricane protection throughout Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
New Beginnings charter network, Audubon appoint leaders in past week
The position at New Beginnings is for an interim CEO while the board works to fill the job permanently.
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Audubon search committee recommends moving interim CEO into permanent spot
Latoye Brown is the last candidate remaining after two other finalists dropped out in the past month.
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Audubon sets final CEO search meeting for Wednesday; one candidate remains
Also, survey by the Parent-Teacher Organization shows that most respondents are satisfied with the school.
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Audubon Charter cancels CEO search meeting because it lacked proper legal notice
With two of three finalist dropping out, only the interim CEO remains in contention, with the full board scheduled to meet on Saturday