NOCP’s vote to stay under RSD skirted Open Meetings Law
Board members knew they were going to take a vote but didn't put the item on the agenda.
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Schools
Reporting on education in New Orleans and across Louisiana. This category explores how policies, leadership, and community voices shape the experiences of students, teachers, and families—covering everything from classroom challenges to school reforms and success stories.
Lake Forest to hold Common Core meeting for parents on Friday
Rising retirement costs may prompt school to withdraw from state system.
Plessy principal’s departure initiated by school board, president says
Board held two special meetings to discuss principal's performance, and picked a successor at one of them.
Lusher plans to give bonuses to certified teachers
Size of the bonus is not known yet and will depend on the money the school gets from the state based on enrollment.
Lycée Français to end pre-kindergarten class for three-year-olds
Change, to take effect next year, could stem financial loss of more than $50,000 per class.
More charter schools now eligible to join Orleans Parish School Board, but will any take the leap?
Charter boards overseeing 17 schools must decide by the end of the year if they want to move from the Recovery School District to the Orleans Parish School Board. But there are still reasons for schools to stay put, such as funding issues and concerns about the management and leadership of the local school system.
Live blog: Orleans Parish School Board seeks public input on next superintendent
The meeting starts at 6 p.m.
KIPP board gets advice on school governance
Expert on charter boards points out potential pitfalls.
Teacher absences concern board
Success Preparatory Academy seeing more sick and leave days taken by teachers and staff than in previous years.
Lycée devises rules for public comment
Policy would allow individuals to address the board for up to three minutes regarding a specific agenda item
