Crescent City board faces building issues
Work on some of the buildings continues, even after classes have begun.
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Schools
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Military academy organizing for the new year
School considering fund-raising options.
International School reviews head of school’s performance
Charter board hears report that enrollment is close to what was planned.
NET Charter gets $250,000 grant
Walton Foundation provides financial breathing room to alternative school.
Choice Foundation re-elects entire board in meeting without public notice
The board moved its meeting up a day without notifying the public.
Bus rides are shorter this year for ENCORE students
School switched bus companies this year and is pleased with the change.
Karr, Harte schools have more students than they predicted
Enrollment increase will mean more money from state in per-pupil funding.
Lagniappe Academies seeks refund for water bills it paid
The water system stopped billing schools after Katrina, but the school was charged nearly $9,000.
KIPP plans for Common Core standards
Board also discusses approval from state for additional charter schools.
International High School to get more money from state
Board votes to put money into emergency and special financial needs funds.
