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Miller-McCoy Academy for Mathematics and Business
Historic switch today to School Board highlights changes in New Orleans schools
Failing Miller-McCoy Academy closing in spring; RSD seeking new operator
State releases elementary and middle-school standardized test scores
Miller-McCoy leader urges two-year contract with TFA to beef up math, science instruction
All in the family: Bus exec slapped with $5,000 fine for contract from his sister
Live blog Thursday: Hammond’s holds forum on school bus safety
Miller-McCoy overcomes last year’s ethics issues and welcomes a new CEO
State flags standardized test problems at 17 New Orleans schools in 2012-13
Salute to Coach Scott gives way to worries about Miller-McCoy financial deficit
Jubilation over athletic director Jeremiah Scott’s coach-of-the-year award was dampened quickly by a review of Miller-McCoy’s finances at Monday night’s board meeting. “We’re getting into some tricky times,” board member David Bailey said, before announcing a net negative income of approximately $293,000 during the July-to-November period.
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Miller-McCoy looks forward to new facility
Pupil count lower than expected
Cost of busing students in New Orleans rises as parents exercise school choice
It will cost $30 million to bring students to and from public schools this year, compared to $18 million the year before Katrina. The increase appears to be a consequence of citywide enrollment and the shift from a centrally-run school system. A few schools are working together to negotiate busing contracts.
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Miller-McCoy budget up for a vote Thursday
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New principal named at Miller-McCoy Academy
State documents detail standardized test cheating, irregularities at New Orleans schools
In three recent testing years, 33 public schools have been flagged for problems and possible cheating on standardized tests — 12 more than once. A testing expert says these irregularities indicate cheating by teachers and administrators, who have a lot riding on their students’ performance.
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After long interview process, school decides to stick with interim CEO
Miller-McCoy discusses year-end financials, but no date set for 2013-14 budget hearing
Change in state funding formula makes for slight budget deficit; grad rates outpace state, district
Lacking quorum, Miller-McCoy board hears about new charter school compact
State ethics board may investigate Miller-McCoy transportation contract
Miller-McCoy board explores new retirement investment plan
Board members for the Miller-McCoy Academy for Mathematics and Business on Monday received an update on the school’s move toward adopting a new retirement investment plan for its employees. Board finance committee members said they want to find the best option for the school’s longest-serving employees and has looked at what other local charter schools include in their plans.
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Thomas-Reynolds named interim CEO after confusion over meeting date
Board members for New Orleans’ only all-male charter school this week voted to appoint an interim chief executive officer in a meeting that was initially publicized to be held three days later. Andrea Thomas-Reynolds, who has consulted with Miller-McCoy Academy for Mathematics and Business since September, will run the eastern New Orleans campus through the end of the school year.
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Joseph irked by shared leadership; enrollment gap triggers staff cuts
At its monthly meeting Monday night, the Miller-McCoy board faced staff and administrators frustrated by a recent restructuring of school leadership and academics. With a $500,000 budget gap caused by lower-than-anticipated enrollment, consultant Andrea Thomas-Reynolds has been working with interim principal Brian Joseph and newly appointed achievement director Janice Bailey-Walker to cut unnecessary staff and consolidate class schedules.
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Former Algiers Charter Schools CEO brought in as academic consultant
Miller-McCoy balances budget for 2012-2013 school year
Prospective 2012-13 budget available for review
Miller-McCoy’s budget year ends with an unexpected surplus
RSD says charter renewal seems likely, provided special-ed issues are overcome
Building plan approved despite questions about number of classrooms; charter renewal looms
Surge in special-ed students poses budget challenge; Talladega College visit slated
Financial implications of an increase in students with special needs topped the agenda at the monthly meeting of the Miller-McCoy Academy board, April 26. Currently, 13 percent of Miller-McCoy’s enrollment – a total of 67 students – are identified as having special needs, an increase of 22 students that could strain the school’s finances.