Whitney Omosefe’s lawyer argues the network’s decision to cast out the assistant principal, rather than defend its policies, was both racially motivated and meant to maintain relationships with district officials.
The NOLA Public Schools district is the lead educational agency and will reimburse charter schools for eligible expenses.
English Learner services are often provided in small, in-person groups. Now schools and nonprofit groups have to adjust to virtual.
Coghill, which is now NOLA Public Schools’ only direct-run school, will become Hynes’ third campus.
The city’s health director also outlined metrics the city aims to hit to reopen schools.
School buildings can be opened for special education services, but that decision is made by each charter school group.
Public schools are starting online, but officials are still working to close a connectivity gap of up to 20 percent.
City Councilmembers heard from officials and members of the public at a hearing Monday. While NOLA Public Schools will start the school year online, some private and independent schools are opening soon.
Students in New Orleans will not return for in-person classes until at least next month. But many teachers are still being called in for professional development.
OPSB typically has only limited control over semi-autonomous charter schools.
