International School of Louisiana's fourth- and fifth-graders no longer have to go to temporary campus in Algiers.
Critics of the Orleans Parish School Board say the central office is still bloated. But administrative staffing has dropped 90 percent compared to an 81 percent drop in enrollment. OPSB officials say they also have to provide services for private and charter schools.
School has asked for former site of John A. Shaw elementary school in Gentilly.
Principal reports that bulk of fourth and eighth graders are reading below their grade level.
New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy will be getting more money than last year in per-pupil funding.
Audubon board votes to allow beer and wine sales at fall festival despite principal's opposition.
School charges parents for pre-kindergarten classes, but still has a deficit there.
School has 393 students now, but is hoping for 410.
School budget currently showing a net loss of about $20,000.