New Orleans has spent millions to expand its police surveillance powers. But without formal oversight or regulation, citizens have largely been left in the dark about what tools and techniques the city is using to spy on them.
The board also introduced a new anti-retaliation policy to protect parents and school staff.
The ordinances would allocate the first dollars from the estimated $380 million the city expects to receive from the federal American Rescue Plan.
The warning letter, an elevation from a previous and less serious warning that was not posted publicly, says the school must complete a review of all special education files by early next year.
COVID-19 cases in district schools remain low.
The Lens took home top honors in the podcast, digital special section and government/political reporting categories.
NOLA Public Schools reports Singleton officials said the employee has been terminated.
The plan received preliminary approval this week from a City Council committee, but still needs final approval from the full council.
A Tuesday commission vote on the proposal came out 4 to 4.
The NOLA Public Schools district recently criticized a state policy loosening school quarantine guidelines for unvaccinated contacts.
