The KIPP New Orleans school board, which manages six schools in New Orleans, held its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 20, with all members present and an audience of three, including a reporter for The Lens. After going into a lengthy executive session, the board emerged to discuss school performance and finances. Executive […]
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Academics, attendance remain strong; funding glitch leaves $114,000 hole in the budget
Directors of Akili Academy gathered in the main annex at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24, for their monthly board meeting. Work lies ahead in bringing new students up to speed with retained students, the board was told, but progress remains strong. Attendance, at 97 percent, is excellent and the budget is healthy, the board learned, though […]
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Big grants announced; new grading system explained; bus routes may be cut to save money
The ReNEW Charter Schools Board of Directors met Oct. 13 at Batiste Cultural Arts Academy at Live Oak. In addition to expected updates, the meeting included presentation of a $50,000 grant from State Farm and the announcement of another $400,000 grant from the NewSchools Venture Fund. In addition to Batiste, ReNEW manages Sci Tech Academy Elementary […]
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NOMMA board agenda released
Below is a copy of the draft agenda sent to The Lens in advance of tomorrow’s board meeting. === Draft New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy Board Meeting October 26¸ 2011 6:00 PM Open Meeting Meeting Agenda 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of minutes 3. Reports and Recommendations A. Finance – Budget Update 4. Old […]
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Red Ribbon week against drugs marked with unusual get-ups; Saints to visit next week
The Board of Crocker Arts and Technology School met Oct. 22. Members in attendance were Grisela Jackson, chairwoman; John Jones Jr., vice chairman; Shaun Rafferty, secretary; members Stephen Boyard and Edward Scharfenberg, and ex officio members Charmaine Robertson, the school’s principal, and Cherie Lopez, financial administrator. The absent board members were Simonne Robinson; John Tobler and Shauntel Butler, […]
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Board meeting agenda released
Review the Broadmoor Charter School Board meeting agenda here.
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Parent interest delays vote on school leader
After hearing from a crowd of parents and some students, the board that manages Sci High postponed a vote to choose a new school leader last week, saying they want to allow more time for comment and community feedback. The board also heard a monthly financial report that was described as “bleak” because of unexpected […]
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Tubman video explains school's conversion
At its recent meeting, the Crescent City Schools board that oversees Tubman debuted this video, which tells the story of the school’s move to this board from the Algiers Charter School Association. Harriet Tubman Movie Short from Julie Lause on Vimeo.
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[Correction:] Students expected to advance on state testing
Correction: the original post attributed a quote to board member Kimbraugh, when board member Davis actually said it. Also Ms. Mehr’s first name has been corrected, and her role as Development Director for Crescent City Schools under CEO Mehok was clarified. The principal of Harriet Tubman Charter School has set an aggressive goal for all […]
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Board meeting agenda released
Review the agenda for tonight’s meeting at Akili Academy at the following link: akili agenda.