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Board reviews firing of teacher who stalled drug test; property insurance assessed per student

The Sophie B. Wright School Board met Sept. 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the school’s first-floor conference room. A reporter from The Lens was the only member of the public in attendance. The first matter of business was an expression of unanimous support for the school’s decision to fire a teacher who stalled […]

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Kitchen almost up to code; vols needed if buses are to be monitored; enrollment drive ahead

The board of Lawrence D. Crocker Arts and Technology School met on Sept. 24. Board members present were Grisela Jackson (chairwoman), John A. Jones (vice chairman), Michael Neyrey (treasurer), Shaun B. Raferty (secretary), Stephen J. Boyard Jr., Simmone G. Robinson, Charmaine Robertson (principal) and Cherie Lopez who arrived late (financial administrator). Absent board members were Edward […]

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Bullying and transportation costs dominate charter board meeting

The Treme Charter School Association, the governing board of McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School, met Sept. 24. The meeting, in the school auditorium, began at 11:24 a.m. and ended at 12:55 p.m. Board members Bernard Robertson, Madonna Green, Roslyn Smith, Raymond Brown, Hester Cottles and Bherita Hall were present. Board members Tracie Washington and Carol […]

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Board Meeting agenda released

Hynes Charter School Corporation Board Meeting Monday, September 26, 2011 5:00 p.m. Edward Hynes Charter School 3774 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA  70122 Agenda Call to OrderRoll CallApproval of AgendaApproval of Minutes  Standing Items Facilities update – Ken DucotePrincipal’s Report – Michelle DouglasLegal Report – Al MiesterFinancial Report – John Gaudry Action Item:  Approval of […]

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After-hours tutoring in algebra advocated; school may issue city bus tokens to combat absenteeism

The board of Sojourner Truth Academy began its September meeting with reports on challenges ranging from academic performance to misconduct and suspensions. Thirteen board members were present:  Robert Burvant, Sybil Favrot, Charline Wright, Keith Crawford, Elizabeth Rhodes, Anne Michaels, David Perlis, Alice Parkerson, Ryan Mast, Lawliss Turner, Reginald Flenory, Patrick Walsh and Shelly Dobard. Victoria […]