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Author: Sarah Gamard

Most charter boards didn’t comply with or know about open-meetings law

August 19, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Orleans superintendent is reviewing Lens stories on Lusher board’s actions

August 10, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019
Three stories last week raised questions about how school leaders conducted public business.

New law may be the first step to regional funding for flood protection in metro New Orleans

July 19, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019
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.

New Beginnings charter network, Audubon appoint leaders in past week

June 7, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019
The position at New Beginnings is for an interim CEO while the board works to fill the job permanently.

Audubon search committee recommends moving interim CEO into permanent spot

May 25, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019
Latoye Brown is the last candidate remaining after two other finalists dropped out in the past month.

Audubon sets final CEO search meeting for Wednesday; one candidate remains

May 24, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019
Also, survey by the Parent-Teacher Organization shows that most respondents are satisfied with the school.

Audubon Charter cancels CEO search meeting because it lacked proper legal notice

May 19, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019
With two of three finalist dropping out, only the interim CEO remains in contention, with the full board scheduled to meet on Saturday

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