The board that governs Harriet Tubman Charter School and the board that governs Akili Academy were merged at the Crescent City Schools’ June board meeting. However, the Akili Academy board will still exist legally and will still meet monthly as a separate group at least until September. The board does not plan to officially give […]
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Morris Jeff sees enrollment boom while some test scores are a bust
While the line of students hoping to enter its doors grows, Morris Jeff still needs to bolster achievement inside school walls, the board learned at its meeting June 21, which included a discussion of the school’s budget. Already one over its sixty student cap for pre-Kindergarten, the school has a 76-student waiting list. Morris Jeff’s […]
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Confusion reigns as Akili Academy's board discusses takeover by Crescent City Schools
At the June 25 meeting of the Akili Academy board, its last as the governing body of Akili Academy, questions about Crescent City Schools’ takeover of its charter ruled the day. Most of the discussion centered on Akili’s financials: Are Akili’s current federal grants transferable to the new charter management organization? If so, will the […]
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Akili's budget up nearly 50 percent
The Akili Academy board announced that increases in per pupil spending, new teacher hires, and increased retirement spending will greatly impact next year’s budget, effective July 1. The budget is expected to be $3.7 million, a $1.2 million increase from last year. This is expected to be the last time the Akili Academy board plans […]
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International School of Louisiana budget increases with addition of Jefferson Parish school
The board of directors for the International School of Louisiana announced a 113% increase for the anticipated 2012-2013 operating budget in relation to the acquisition of a charter for a school in Jefferson Parish and increased enrollment at its Camp and Olivier street campuses. Next year’s operating budget is $14.6 million, up from last year’s […]
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KIPP / Believe 2012-2013 budget and June 21 board meeting agenda
KIPP / Believe Charter School’s planned 2012-2013 budget can be viewed here. The June 21 board meeting agenda with a detailed PowerPoint presentation can be seen here.
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KIPP’s 2012-2013 budget leaves little room for error
KIPP’s board of directors met Thursday, June 21, to approve the budget for the 2012-2013 school year. With only a 1-percent budget surplus expected, increased revenues from fundraising, including $400,000 from new donors and $2.1 million in philanthropic gifts, will be crucial. “I’m vehemently opposed to balancing a budget on the backs of fundraisers; it’s […]
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Sophie B. Wright approved school budget months ago, apparently failed to make required public announcements
The Sophie B. Wright Board announced an 8-percent increase for its 2012-2013 operating budget.Despite state open meetings laws, which require public bodies to give ten days’ notice before presenting a budget and which require public discussion before a budget can be passed, the board of Sophie B. Wright apparently hastily approved a budget in a […]
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Ben Franklin High leaders in disagreement over how to manage growing student population
Board members and administrators at Ben Franklin squabbled at the June 21 board meeing and failed to reach an agreement as the school discusses possible solutions to accommodate its rapidly growing student body. Principal Timothy Rusnak expressed concerns for the school’s 803 students. According to Rusnak, the school is at its capacity, and overcrowding will […]
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ARISE Academy discusses plans for temporary move, renovations
At the end of the 2012-2013 school year, ARISE Academy will temporarily move from its current location to allow for year-long renovations, according to an announcement from the board at its monthly board meeting in June. The school will be the sole occupant in its current space, currently shared with Drew Elementary, for the 2012-2013 school […]