The impending move to a new campus was a topic of discussion as directors of the Fannie C. Williams Charter School gathered for their monthly board meeting, Sept.18. Principal Kelly Batiste encouraged the board to hire professional movers when the school relocates in mid-October.  She said she was concerned about liability if volunteers do the job and noted that the school lacks appropriate equipment, such as dollies.

By Marta Jewson    September 20, 2012    

Fannie C. Williams has received a combined total of over $300,000 in grants from the Public Charter School Program and the Walton Foundation, board members learned at their monthly meeting, April 10 . The school is also pursuing funding from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation as a participant in the foundation’s Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana program.

By Rhodes Murphy    April 12, 2012    

The projected completion date of Fannie C. Williams’ new school is September 2012, a month later than originally scheduled, the school’s board of directors learned at their meeting, Jan. 19.

By Yomi Akinyemi    January 31, 2012    

Tonight’s Fannie C. Williams board meeting was canceled due to a gas leak at the school. No new date has been set for the next meeting.

By Charter Schools Editor    November 17, 2011    

The Board for Fannie C. Williams Elementary, Community Leaders Advocating Student Success, Inc. (C.L.A.S.S) did not have a quorum for their meeting on the 15th, and promptly cancelled it.

By Charter Schools Editor    September 28, 2011