Ben Franklin leaders worry about future reserves, discuss possible enrollment caps
Even though the school is expecting a surplus of $250,000 in unrestricted funds this year, the school's reserves are below what is recommended.
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ReNEW administrators await word on E-rate reimbursement
Board members recently learned the charter management organization had only received $1,800 of the budgeted $755,922 as of Jan. 31.
Collegiate Academies leader outlines hope for expansion of charter schools to new cities
Among the desired qualities in a new home: availability of programs like Teach for America and The New Teacher Project to staff the schools.
Inactive member voted off Morris Jeff board; Dave Matthews guitar brings $2,400
The March 2 auction raised more than $10,000.
OPSB prioritizes Warren Easton repairs after board dips into reserves to pay for the work
Despite Warren Easton High officials' concerns last month that Orleans Parish school officials were moving too slow, the district has agreed to tackle masonry and waterproofing this summer.
Audubon Charter families simultaneously pleased and worried about relocating
Old McDonogh 7 building on Milan Street is better than the Carrollton courthouse, but it also has major shortcomings, parents say.
CODOFIL says it will support Lycée’s French teacher recruitment in 2013-14
Improvement signs are good as Fannie C. Williams students begin LEAP testing, official says
The school's academic chief says students at the D school were scoring higher than average on Achievement Network tests as they prepared for LEAP.
Forgery charge looms for ex-Lusher accountant, NOPD says
Because the money was returned, police are pursuing forgery rather than theft charges.
NOMMA leaders prepare for April groundbreaking ceremony
Col. Bill Davis, commandant for the Federal City charter school, said Sen. Mary Landrieu is expected to serve as a guest speaker for the April 8 event.
