The governing board at Ben Franklin High School, Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education, received a positive audit report, and grappled with lingering transportation issues at their Nov. 15 meeting.

By Erin Krall | November 16, 2012

Ben Franklin’s CEO/Principal Timothy Rusnak received a two-year contract extension and a one-time, six percent raise at the Oct. 18 Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education board meeting.

By Erin Krall | October 20, 2012

On Sept. 20, the board at Ben Franklin High School received an in-depth look at the upcoming school review process to be conducted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

By Erin Krall | September 24, 2012

Review the agenda here.

By Charter Schools Editor | September 19, 2012

While not on the formal agenda, transportation issues came to the forefront of the Ben Franklin High School board meeting on August 16. Board members listened to members in attendance from the Vietnamese American Young Leaders Association, known as VAYLA, and addressed their concerns about bus service.

By Erin Krall | August 17, 2012

Dual enrollment was a focus of Ben Franklin High School’s monthly board meeting, July 19. The board also passed its 2012-13 budget and went into executive session to discuss the school’s principal and chief executive officer, Timothy Rusnak.

By Erin Krall | July 24, 2012

You can view the 2012 end-of-year budget forms here. These documents make up the 2012-2013 budget plan, complete with a year-over-year comparison.

By Charter Schools Editor | June 27, 2012

Board members and administrators at Ben Franklin squabbled at the June 21 board meeing and failed to reach an agreement as the school discusses possible solutions to accommodate its rapidly growing student body. Principal Timothy Rusnak expressed concerns for the school’s 803 students.

By Yomi Akinyemi | June 25, 2012

The May 17 board meeting at Ben Franklin High School began a half-hour earlier than usual to honor retiring French teacher Mme. Martine Alford.

By Erin Krall | May 22, 2012

Benjamin Franklin students who live in eastern New Orleans have made their voices heard – they want a more reliable form of transportation to and from school, and they want it soon. A vigorous protest by more than 20 students, who are also associated with the Vietnamese American Young Leaders Association of New Orleans, preceded Thursday’s meeting of the board that runs Benjamin Franklin Charter High School.

By Jessica Williams | May 18, 2012

Principal Timothy Rusnak began the Feb. 16 meeting of Ben Franklin’s board by presenting teacher Christy Reed with a certificate of appreciation.

By MyLinh Hoang | February 22, 2012

Parental volunteering and new faculty and staff dominated discussion as Ben Franklin High School’s board, Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education Inc., gathered Jan. 19 for its first monthly meeting of the new year.

By Travis Andrews | January 24, 2012

Benjamin Franklin himself might have reveled in this irony: Ben Franklin High School is saving on energy costs. The Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education Inc., the charter school board governing Benjamin Franklin High School, held a short meeting on Dec.

By Travis Andrews | December 17, 2011

The Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education, Inc., which governs Ben Franklin High School, released the agenda for tomorrow’s board meeting (reprinted below). Regular Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, December 15, 2011
4:00 PM

Benjamin Franklin High School
Library

Meeting is open to the general public

Agenda

1.

By Charter Schools Editor | December 14, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE

Advocates for Academic Excellence
in
Education, Inc.
(Benjamin Franklin High School)

Regular Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, November 17, 2011
4:00 PM

Benjamin Franklin High School
Library
Meeting is open to the general public

Agenda

1. Call to Order

2.

By Charter Schools Editor | November 16, 2011

Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education, Inc. released its meeting agenda for tomorrow’s October board meeting. Click this link to review it.

By Charter Schools Editor | October 19, 2011

The Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education Inc., the charter school board governing Benjamin Franklin High School, met Sept. 15.

By Travis Andrews | September 16, 2011