Wilson Charter School taps new board member for Broadmoor school
James Baker, an experienced project manager, was selected for his ties to Broadmoor and education.
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Plan would allow some charter schools to reserve seats while taking part in OneApp
It's designed to accommodate military and language-immersion schools with students from around the state.
KIPP New Orleans prepares to expand beyond nine charter schools
Also, board members disagreed Thursday over when to hire a new CFO.
ReNEW leaders optimistic about funding despite continued uncertainty in E-rate money
ReNEW schools enrolled more students than projected this year, resulting in an increase in per-pupil funding, official says.
Selection committee narrows roster of Lycee CEO candidates to five finalists
The candidates are drawn from across the nation. The selection committee hopes to complete its work in time for the full board's May 13 meeting.
Thirty people apply to be Lycée’s next school leader; committee to meet Friday
The seat has been open since November, when the school lost its second leader in less than a year.
Green charter school touts post-Katrina progress at FirstLine board meeting
The board also adopted a 77-page financial policies and procedures manual.
As Pride College Prep closes, leaders discuss what to do with remaining funds
School leaders consider donating some of its projected $155,000 fund balance to the school that will take its place after June 30.
Military charter school breaks ground on $17 million building
Construction will cost about $14 million and the land lease from the U.S. Navy comes to another $1.2 million, school leader says.
Lycée board members veer from recommendations on their replacements
The board draws onlookers' ire as it votes against appointing Mary Jacobs Jones following news that she is a friend of former school chief Jean-Jacques Grandiere.
