New Beginnings’ four school budgets anticipate cuts in federal funding
The network plans a public hearing on the budgets today at 4 p.m.
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New Beginnings to hold public budget hearing at 4 p.m. today
Budgets for the network's four schools range from $3.8 million to $4.5 million.
KIPP New Orleans hires Renae Montegut to improve the network’s financial outlook
The organization’s leaders late last year warned of hitting a “fiscal cliff” as the school network’s startup funds run out at the end of this month.
Miller-McCoy discusses year-end financials, but no date set for 2013-14 budget hearing
Also, interim CEO Andrea Thomas-Reynolds's contract is set to expire. No one has been tapped to fill the spot yet.
Lycée to interview interim CEO finalists Daschbach and Bartlett this week
In addition to interviewing Joseph Daschbach Thursday and Keith Bartlett on Saturday, Lycée board members plan a Saturday retreat to discuss public law.
Warren Easton expects slight decrease in revenues in $8.3 million 2013-14 budget
The public is invited to speak to the budget today at 5 p.m., during a public hearing to be held at the school, 3019 Canal St.
Lake Forest projects conservative $4.3 million budget in 2013-14
A hearing on the budget draft is scheduled Wednesday at noon. The plan shared with The Lens does not include federal revenues.
One-third of staff in four Capital One-New Beginnings schools won’t return in fall
Some employees were not offered contract renewals and others resigned. Either way, board members are unsettled by the attrition.
Crescent Leadership Academy changes meeting time to Thursday
The meeting is expected to take place at 4:30 p.m. at the school, 4300 Almonaster Ave. in New Orleans.
Lagniappe CEO predicts school will jump from an F to a B due to improved scores
State-issued performance scores have yet to be released, but leaders announced a preliminary score of 85 — a B.
