SciHigh will lose $64,200 under funding cut, board learns
The school is one of many in New Orleans to experience a funding loss of $181 per student due to inaccurate enrollment projections.
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Lusher adds five people to its governing board, expanding to 13
Also, the school's draft $16 million budget for 2014. Lusher will dip into its substantial reserves to cover a $641,000 deficit, which LeCesne attributed to both rising costs and sinking revenues
Crescent Leadership Academy fails to reach a quorum as it meets by phone
The alternative school has more special education students than it has received funding for, a school leader says.
Singleton students to benefit from pool and wellness center, soon to be complete
Meanwhile, the Dryades YMCA is suing Ellis Construction for water damage to the gymnasium flooring and damage to a buried chiller pipe, leaders say.
Morris Jeff prepares for move to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
The church will serve as a temporary location until the school settles at the Fisk-Howard Elementary School site at 211 South Lopez St.
More than 500 apply for about 85 charter school positions at Crescent City Schools
Next year, the organization will take over Paul Habans Elementary School, so most hiring efforts have been focused on Habans.
Success Prep seeks reasons for drop in kindergarten and first grade test performance
The school's principal cited inconsistency in lesson execution, teacher experience, a high number of English language learners and behavioral issues.
Warren Easton taps new board member; building repairs to proceed over summer
“What I hope to bring to the board is a connectedness or a glue, to really start to embed this school into this particular community,” Sams said in her pitch to the board’s members.
Lycée committee meets behind closed doors to interview CEO candidates
No parents or current board members were present for Wednesday's meeting. Interviews are likely to continue next week as tonight's meeting is postponed.
Tubman charter to get a band program, thanks to unexpected influx of funds
During its annual financial audit, the school's former charter management organization discovered a $686,000 due to Tubman.
