New Orleans College Prep CEO predicts schools will have D grades despite some gain
Also, NOCP's board last week agreed to give CEO Ben Kleban a new 2-year $143,000 contract.
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Court ruling on per-pupil state allocation boosts Hynes’ budget for the coming year
Biggest single increase goes to salaries, with additional funds for benefits.
Revised ISL budget proposal calls for $45,000 surplus instead of $700,000 deficit
CEO says the first draft represented a "pie in the sky" spending, but that the latest version is more conservative in scope.
Crescent Leadership Academy board plans to take up budget on June 18
School leaders also said they are developing a two-year strategy plan.
New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy should get a B grade in the fall, principal says
Also, construction at the school's new Federal City campus is expected to be complete in December, leader says.
Lycée board approves 19-day plan to find an interim CEO
Lycee's search committee quickly scheduled four candidate interviews this week, the first to happen at 7:30 p.m. today.
Hynes’ $5.7 million budget anticipates slight enrollment growth in 2013-14
Hynes leaders plan a 4 p.m. public hearing today at the school.
Wilson charter holds summer remediation following release of test scores
It's going to take more work to meet new Common Core standards, leader says.
New Beginnings school board stifles public comment prior to lengthy executive session
"We can’t have the public participate in the board meeting," board president tells a frustrated onlooker.
Einstein principal Toranto receives vote of confidence from charter school board
Board president Ryan Bennett cited “consistent growth in student achievement and school performance scores” under Toranto's leadership.
