Lycée Français CEO, COO to depart amid complaints, investigation
The school’s governing board has hired a consultant to investigate a number of allegations made by its former HR director in a lengthy letter.
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District orders Singleton Charter to remove interim CEO citing state ethics law
The interim CEO who was appointed in March, following the CEO’s resignation, previously served as member of the school’s governing board.
COVID-19 cases remain low in NOLA Public Schools
District cases increased this week, but with fewer students in school buildings and citywide case numbers still low, they are still below the numbers that schools often reported during the school year.
After former CFO’s arrest, district orders Singleton Charter to redo background checks
District officials say background checks are a “critical focus.”
OPSB sues former charter operator for failing to return public funds
The lawsuit alleges the nonprofit group that ran Coghill School owes the district nearly $1 million.
OPSB committee advances new names for 24 NOLA Public School campuses
The superintendent also suggested six additional campuses to be considered in July.
NOLA Public Schools expands vaccine program to 12-year-olds
In mid-May, the CDC lowered the eligibility age from 16 to 12.
As school year wraps up, COVID-19 cases down; Supt. Lewis announces final year
Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. announced next school year will be his last as superintendent of the district.
Bricolage Academy educators vote in favor of unionization
The vote was 42-18 in favor of unionization.
NOPD issues warrant for former Singleton Charter CFO amid background checks investigation
The warrant accuses Catrina Reed of theft and injuring public records.
