Houston retreat billed as opportunity for Orleans Parish School Board to build relationships
A private group is picking up the $10,000 training tab; taxpayers are paying for travel and lodging.
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Live blog: Orleans Parish School board retreat in Houston
Can't make the trip to Houston to observe the retreat? We're there.
Crescent Leadership in early discussion with Dillard about possible partnership
Also, one board member questioned why the school was over budget in administrative expenses and under budget in instructional expenses.
Live blog: Committee interviews candidates for Lycée Français board
Our live coverage of three nights of interviews and discussion.
Choice leaders halt plans to move to church as renovation turns to ‘unmitigated mess’
Cost estimates for the renovations spiraled from $625,000 to now $1.6 million, leading Choice leaders to pursue a lawsuit.
Board gets update on new scoring system, facilities changes
Board member frustrated at lack of permanent building; recruitment hampered by redevelopment
Consultant’s ranking system weighed heavily in Lycée board picks
Wilson Charter, EdisonLearning blaming one another for $400,000 shortfall
Auditors have cited the school for problems every year in the school’s five-year history.
Choice Foundation plans lawsuit over facilities contract
The board originally allotted $500,000 for the construction project, but estimates later exceeded $1 million.
