Q & A: Nolan Marshall Jr. says he aims to build consensus as OPSB president
He also discussed charter school oversight and changing the makeup of the board.
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Schools
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Board gets new member, and parents and students express support for Sci Academy during tough times
Board that oversees Carver schools, Sci Academy, get kind words, and good financial projections
John McDonogh High School to close at end of the school year
It looks like Future Is Now won't get the school back when it reopens.
Adjacent lot eyed by Warren Easton carries a pricetag of about $2 million
OPSB and charter foundation may share cost of property purchase.
Unauthorized credit card use among issues faulted by OPSB auditors
Another problem: OPSB computer program automatically adjusted staff seniority to reflect pay grades, regardless of actual years of service.
College Prep defers vote on doubling bonus; new performance goals set
Some bonus goals are already being met, but higher teacher retention and a 10-point rise in school performance scores are considered more of a challenge for Kleban.
Lycee board developing five-year plans; enrichment to range from chess to yoga
Strong applications for enrollment. Lycee is first choice for more than 100 prospective kindergartners.
Two students expelled from Success Prep for smoking marijuana
School leader Niloy Gangopadhyay said he doesn't believe drug use is a widespread problem.
FirstLine leader encourages board to plan for a time when he isn’t there
CEO Jay Altman tells board he has no plans to leave, but that developing a succession plan is good policy.
Military academy’s board tours new school building in Federal City
They also heard a recap of how the school construction was funded.
