Review the Sept 11 Einstein board meeting agenda here.

FirstLine Schools Inc. welcomed two new board members and announced the long-awaited opening of the new Arthur Ashe Charter School building during its meeting on August 22. The board unanimously elected Kim Henry and Paul Pechon. Henry is an engineer who has been active at Arthur Ashe Charter School, and Pechon is a CPA and […]

Board members of the Dryades YMCA and James Singleton Charter School welcomed new principal Debra Robertson at their monthly meeting on August 21. Wasting no time, Robertson updated board members on teacher preparation efforts during the summer. She said teachers returned to work in late July for an intensive week-long schedule of professional development topics and […]

The (updated version) of the board meeting agenda content is printed below, as it was received. Please note the temporary venue change: Meeting of the Board of Directors ADVOCATES FOR SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS EDUCATION INC. September 13, 2012 4:30 P. M. Tulane University Uptown Square Cowen Institute Suite 108 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. […]

Frustration over the slow pace repairs to the Einstein building, a problem exacerbated by Hurricane Isaac, boiled over at a meeting of the board, Sept. 4. “Enough is enough,” several teachers and principal Shawn Toranto told board president Ryan Bennett. The building’s roof replacement was put on hold this summer after an issue with the […]

At its monthly meeting, Aug. 25, the board of Crocker Arts and Technology School addressed the possibility  that low test scores may scuttle renewal of its charter. Crocker will receive a final site visit from the Recovery School District on Sept. 11, at which point a recommendation will be made on whether the school’s charter […]

Review the agenda for the Sept. 4 meeting here.

Algiers Charter Schools Association interim CEO Adrian Morgan presented a plan for improved communication, collaboration, and coordination at the association’s board meeting Thursday night at Algiers Technology Academy. Morgan, who has been on the job for only 14 days, pointed to meetings with community groups, parents, and staff as a key to overcoming the strained […]

Optimism and enthusiasm abounded as the McDonogh City Park Academy board met Aug. 21 to kick off the new school year. “What a difference a year makes,” board member Jim Nelson said, reflecting on a recent stroll through the school. His colleagues shared similar impressions based on last week’s meet and greet for parents, staff […]

The Milestone/SABIS board approved the 2012-13 operating budget and introduced a new president at its first meeting of the new school year, Aug. 20. Lorin Crenshaw, former vice president, replaces Leslie Ellison as president. Nayita Wilson is the new vice president. Ellison is running for a fourth-district seat on the Orleans Parish School Board. Crenshaw thanked […]