“That’s the right thing for kids. That’s a bar we want to set for our kids. We want our kids to write like that; we want our kids to read like that, and we want them to understand math like that.” — Todd Purvis
Category: Charter Schools
Hynes to start work on new playgrounds; student recycling lauded by Global Green
“They come into our office and the teacher’s lounge and fuss at us if we don’t empty out the water bottles,” principal Michelle Douglas said.
Top administrators shift jobs as InspireNOLA charter group plans for growth
OneApp process shows Harte Elementary and Karr High to be among the city’s most desired placements.
Board heaps praise on departing ISL leader, but an ousted accountant airs grievances
The board may hire an interim school leader while searching for CEO Sean Wilson’s replacement.
Grants and revenue uptick will enhance services for The Net special-needs students
Public hearing on 2014-15 budget set for May 20.
Public hearing on preliminary $6.4 million Hynes Charter budget set for June 9
The Edward Hynes Charter School board of directors will meet June 9 at 4 p.m. to discuss the school’s proposed budget for the coming year. The Lakeview school, which is governed by the Hynes Charter School Corp. and offers classes from pre-K through eighth grade, will present a $6.4 million budget proposal at the hearing. […]
Public hearing on Audubon Charter’s 2014-15 budget set for May 17
French and Montessori Education Incorporated, the board that oversees Audubon Charter School, will hold a hearing on May 17 to discuss next year’s budget. Board members will convene at 10 a.m. to discuss the preliminary $7.5 million budget. Currently, the preliminary budget shows a revenue gap of nearly $69,000. Audubon CPA Ben Hicks said the […]
Audubon Charter School officials debate switching to KIPP’s food provider
Administrative fee currently charged by OPSB would plunge after switch to Revolution Foods, board is told.
Longtime middle-school principal stepping down but will stay on at Lusher
Next year’s budget available for public review, ahead of May 14 hearing at Lusher’s Fortier campus.
Easton leader keen on legislation that would establish revolving fund for maintenance
What to do when post-Katrina FEMA money expires? House bill envisions a business-like approach to major school repairs.