Work hard, play hard. At its monthly meeting on Jan. 28, the Advocates for Arts Based Education Corp., the board governing Lusher Charter School, discussed the new playground and the upcoming lunch terrace at the Willow Street campus as well as a new safety plan. “Thanks to the Friends of Lusher … we have a […]
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Donations jump by 30 percent, but board sees slump in volunteerism among parents
Parental volunteering and new faculty and staff dominated discussion as Ben Franklin High School’s board, Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education Inc., gathered Jan. 19 for its first monthly meeting of the new year. Board member Susan Weeks said they’ve added a line item to the school improvement plan to “increase communication and parent involvement […]
Marketing and advertising drive planned as competition stiffens; finances are in balance
With charter schools competing more and more vigorously for students, the Edgar P. Harney Spirit of Excellence Academy is moving forward with a marketing and advertising effort, the school’s board learned at its monthly meeting, Jan. 10. Accountant Sean Berner said funds of an undisclosed amount have been set aside for the enrollment drive. Now […]
Ben Franklin lives up to its thrifty name
Benjamin Franklin himself might have reveled in this irony: Ben Franklin High School is saving on energy costs. The Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education Inc., the charter school board governing Benjamin Franklin High School, held a short meeting on Dec. 15, during which Allison Bent, director of accounting and fiscal services, said the school […]
Common Core to replace LEAP-based curriculum after three-year phase-in
A curriculum change is imminent. At its monthly meeting on Dec. 10, the Advocates for Arts Based Education Corp., the board governing Lusher Charter School, discussed the school’s planned switch from LEAP test standards to standards associated with the Common Core. Patty Glaser, the assistant head of school, said Lusher plans the shift over the […]
Tulane partnership formalized; school takes wait-and-see stance toward citywide app
Advocates for Arts Based Education Corp. the board governing Lusher Charter School, met Nov. 5 in room 207 of the Freret Street campus. The monthly meeting began at 10:06 a.m. and ended at 10:55 a.m. Board President Blaine LeCesne was present as were members Paul Barron, Carol Whelan, Rachel Wisdom, Ann Salzer and Kristin Huston, […]
Audit goes smoothly and ahead of schedule; student needs to be addressed individually
The Treme Charter School Association, the governing board of McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School, met Oct. 27. The meeting, in the school auditorium, began at 5:39 p.m. and ended at 6:33 p.m. The meeting was scheduled for 5 p.m. and originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22. Board members Madonna Green, Roslyn Smith, Hester Cottles and […]
School rated top in the state; board seats Lusher alumna Andrea Armstrong
Advocates for Arts Based Education Corp. the board governing Lusher Charter School, met Oct. 12 in room 207 of the Freret Street campus. The monthly meeting began at 6:05 p.m. and ended 18 minutes later. Board President Blaine LeCesne was present as were members Paul Barron, Carol Whelan, Rachel Wisdom, Ann Salzer and Kristin Huston. […]
Bullying and transportation costs dominate charter board meeting
The Treme Charter School Association, the governing board of McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School, met Sept. 24. The meeting, in the school auditorium, began at 11:24 a.m. and ended at 12:55 p.m. Board members Bernard Robertson, Madonna Green, Roslyn Smith, Raymond Brown, Hester Cottles and Bherita Hall were present. Board members Tracie Washington and Carol […]
Audit shows jump in enrollment; access to UNO courses to be reviewed
The Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education Inc., the charter school board governing Benjamin Franklin High School, met Sept. 15. The meeting, in the school library, began at 4 p.m. and ended at 5:40, after a 20-minute executive session. Board members Mark Mayer, Ingrid Labat, Susan Weeks, Carl Indest and Collette Creppell were present. Board […]