Leaders say testing gains will qualify F-rated McDonogh #32 and Fischer for charter renewals
Both schools needed to see at least a 10 point increase to their school performance score.
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International School of Louisiana seeks public input on $16 million budget
The proposal includes an expected deficit of nearly $700,000, according to the budget draft. Meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
New Beginnings calls special meeting; discussion of two top administrators planned
This comes two weeks after a committee abruptly adjourned when one administrator asked the board to discuss her employment in open session.
After failed attempt to hire CEO, Lycée committee recommends hiring another interim
Leaders form a plan to interview interim CEO possibilities by June 22.
Future Is Now board discusses handover of Cohen High over to Recovery School District
Some community members said they're disappointed that Cohen students must deal with yet another transition.
John McDonogh High braces for cuts in 2013-14 budget proposal
The Future Is Now Schools, Inc., preliminary budget shows about $3.9 million in projected revenues, down from $4.7 million. A public budget hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Success Prep readjusts to one leader after news of co-founder’s departure
Board also receives concerning out-of-school suspension data.
Lycee leaders to discuss nine more names for CEO slot
The latest round of names include the interim CEO and two past applicants. The other names came from conversations with search committee members, board member says.
Franklin board tackles budget uncertainty, fundraising and enrollment concerns during retreat
The school this year received $600,000 in contributions, up from $418,000. Most of the increase came from corporate donors.
Sophie B. Wright plans U-Haul move to West Carrollton
The school is set to temporarily relocate for two years while extensive repairs and renovations are made to their Napoleon Avenue campus.
