Noble Minds appeals to kids with disabilities with therapy, social-emotional classes and a no-suspensions disciplinary policy. A number of New Orleans schools have put a greater emphasis on serving all students, including those with disabilities.
Ethics judges found that Friends of King CEO Doris Hicks violated anti-nepotism laws by hiring close relatives at her charter schools. She was ordered to leave her post and fined $20,000. Her lawyer said he plans to appeal.
$450 million budget is first since the July 1 return of all Recovery School District charter schools to local control. Board also approves going after city for withheld property taxes.
The long-awaited filters come more than two years after the district promised to test school water for lead.
After school officials announced they would test school water for lead in 2016, they decided to install filters instead. But the school district has yet to sign a contract with a filter company.
Asbestos removal work happened when kids were in school. But a Children’s Hospital lung doctor says their exposure was “negligible.”
Students benefit, but so do their communities.
The school has racked up nine district warnings this year.
The shakeup at the central office comes as RSD schools transition back to local oversight.
Former assistant principal is the fourth leader the board has picked in the past year.
