Hynes to hold hearing on $5.7 million budget Monday
The hearing is planned for 4 p.m. at the school.
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Lusher expects to dip into reserves to cover expenses in 2013-14 school year
But a Louisiana Supreme Court decision on school vouchers funding means the school could take a smaller hit than first expected.
Lusher expects $260 more per student following court’s decision on voucher funding
The extra money means the school will not have to dip as far into its reserves as originally planned for next school year.
Leaders say testing gains will qualify F-rated McDonogh #32 and Fischer for charter renewals
Both schools needed to see at least a 10 point increase to their school performance score.
International School of Louisiana seeks public input on $16 million budget
The proposal includes an expected deficit of nearly $700,000, according to the budget draft. Meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
New Beginnings calls special meeting; discussion of two top administrators planned
This comes two weeks after a committee abruptly adjourned when one administrator asked the board to discuss her employment in open session.
After failed attempt to hire CEO, Lycée committee recommends hiring another interim
Leaders form a plan to interview interim CEO possibilities by June 22.
Future Is Now board discusses handover of Cohen High over to Recovery School District
Some community members said they're disappointed that Cohen students must deal with yet another transition.
John McDonogh High braces for cuts in 2013-14 budget proposal
The Future Is Now Schools, Inc., preliminary budget shows about $3.9 million in projected revenues, down from $4.7 million. A public budget hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Success Prep readjusts to one leader after news of co-founder’s departure
Board also receives concerning out-of-school suspension data.
