Labor board says Lusher teachers will vote next week on joining union
Elections will be held at both campuses on May 17.
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Einstein’s Village de l’Est campus closed because of asbestos concerns
Thirteen of 15 dust samples tested positive for asbestos, but the results are preliminary.
Some teachers at International High asking federal labor board to hold union vote
Union organizers approached national board after they say the school gave them the cold shoulder.
Lusher questions whether federal labor board should be involved in union election
School attorneys argue the board is a political subdivision of state, not subject to federal oversight. That's counter to an earlier argument.
Algiers Charter Association gets 22 applicants for new CEO, public meeting expected
Three Algiers charter officials now off payroll after cheating investigation
Larger-than-usual paychecks were cut recently, then they were taken off next payroll.
Lusher board passes resolution to stay neutral toward teachers union effort
Members say they want faculty members to decide the issue through a vote.
Records show alleged molestation of boy took place at a school, not a home
SciTech Academy said faculty member stopped working there the day after the alleged incident.
Lusher board votes against recognizing union, likely sending matter to an election
The next move is up to the union organizers.
School Board signs no-bid contract for monitoring state tests at some campuses
Two people will visit the schools on one of the days of testing next week.
