Two members leave New Beginnings board
Governing body for four charter schools falls below state-mandated seven members.
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Schools
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John McDonogh High expecting poor performance score
School's 9.3 out of 150 makes it one of four in New Orleans with single-digit preliminary performance scores.
McDonogh City Park exceeds enrollment targets
School's board hears suggestion to opt out of state teachers retirement system.
Dryades Y/Singleton school have $1.09 million deficit
Singleton charter school has lion's share of budget shortfall.
OPSB offers $44 million general fund budget for approval at tonight’s meeting
The increase over last year mostly results from renovations and rental of several floors in the central office.
State flags open meetings violation by New Beginnings charter school board
Public wasn't allowed to comment on individual items before the board in a June meeting.
Crescent City Charter group looks to the future at board retreat
Charter operator looking at possibility of running schools outside Orleans Parish.
Board members question timing of repairs at Audubon
$136,200 going to roof repairs at building the school is expected to move out of next year.
Potential Course Choice ‘loophole’ concerns Ben Franklin leaders
School CEO worried that Franklin's reputation could be devalued.
Bricolage ready for its first year of operation
Parents will get to ride buses with students for the opening day of school Monday.
