As KIPP New Orleans Schools’ large, one-time grants begin to run out, the finance committee prepared its board for a renewed push in fundraising and a drive to build cash reserves for the future. “A significant non-recurring revenue phase out in the near term could lead us to our own fiscal cliff,” finance committee member Stephen Rosenthal said.

By Kelsey Foster | December 24, 2012

The agenda for the Nov. 29 board meeting of KIPP New Orleans has been released.

By Charter Schools Editor | November 29, 2012

Lacking a quorum at Thursday night’s meeting, the KIPP board met with staff to review test scores, enrollment, and financial statements. By the letter grade system currently in place, KIPP Believe and KIPP Central City Academy scored B’s—two of only three B’s in the Recovery School District this year.

By Kelsey Foster | October 29, 2012

Review the agenda for the KIPP board meeting here.

By Charter Schools Editor | October 23, 2012

Lower than expected enrollment figures were revealed at the KIPP New Orleans board meeting August 16. They showed that, after the first week of classes, KIPP enrollment is four percent under the budgeted student count.

By Kelsey Foster | August 17, 2012

Review the KIPP Schools board meeting agenda here.

By Charter Schools Editor | August 13, 2012

KIPP / Believe Charter School’s planned 2012-2013 budget can be viewed here. The June 21 board meeting agenda with a detailed PowerPoint presentation can be seen here.

By Charter Schools Editor | June 25, 2012

KIPP’s board of directors met Thursday, June 21, to approve the budget for the 2012-2013 school year. With only a 1-percent budget surplus expected, increased revenues from fundraising, including $400,000 from new donors and $2.1 million in philanthropic gifts, will be crucial.

By Kelsey Foster | June 25, 2012

The proposed budget for KIPP New Orleans Schools shows an increase of about thirty percent in both revenue and expenses for the 2012-2013 school year over last year, with total costs reaching $32.3 million.  The schools are relying on an increase in per-student funding from the state as enrollment grows from 2,400 to 3,200 students.

By Kelsey Foster | June 20, 2012

KIPP schools will discuss the planned budgets for six schools for the 2012-2013 school year at the June 21 board meeting from 5:30 – 7 p.m. You can download the agenda here. Download the budget overview here.

By Charter Schools Editor | June 18, 2012

By Jessica Williams, The Lens staff writer, and Kelsey Foster, charter school reporter |

One of the schools under the KIPP New Orleans brand is up for a contract extension this year. The school’s performance history, including a less-than-favorable 2011 financial review, was up for discussion at a recent board meeting.The state education department has deemed that one of the schools under the KIPP New Orleans brand needs extra fiscal monitoring.

By Jessica Williams | April 25, 2012

View the KIPP board meeting agenda here.

By Charter Schools Editor | April 17, 2012

The KIPP New Orleans school board met Feb. 9 to discuss school relocations and to prepare for their annual fundraiser luncheon.

By Kelsey Foster | February 15, 2012

The KIPP New Orleans School Board’s finance committee met Dec. 15 in an office on Prytania St.

By Kelsey Foster | December 21, 2011

The KIPP New Orleans school board, which manages six schools in New Orleans, held its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 20, with all members present and an audience of three, including a reporter for The Lens.

By Kelsey Foster | October 25, 2011