Miller-McCoy Academy for Mathematics and Business (CLOSED)

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.

By Art Bueno | December 18, 2013

Miller-McCoy looks forward to new facility

Building would be ‘a phoenix rising out of the ashes of the East,’ board member says.

By Art Bueno | November 22, 2013

Pupil count lower than expected

Lower enrollment at Miller McCoy results in less money to the school.

By Art Bueno | October 30, 2013

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.

By Della Hasselle and Marta Jewson | September 12, 2013

Miller-McCoy budget up for a vote Thursday

School is 85 students short of enrollment target, but hopes to have more by Oct. 1.

By Sam Nelson | September 10, 2013

Check here for Orleans public schools’ opening days

School starting dates vary throughout the month of August.

By Jessica Williams | August 1, 2013

New principal named at Miller-McCoy Academy

Eric Greely, former New Orleans resident who moved to Missouri after Katrina, returns home to take principal’s position.

By Kelsey Foster | July 23, 2013

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.

By Jessica Williams | July 16, 2013

After long interview process, school decides to stick with interim CEO

Andrea Thomas-Reynolds stays on with Miller-McCoy Academy after board action

By Kelsey Foster | July 2, 2013

Miller-McCoy discusses year-end financials, but no date set for 2013-14 budget hearing

Also, interim CEO Andrea Thomas-Reynolds’s contract is set to expire. No one has been tapped to fill the spot yet.

By Kelsey Foster | June 19, 2013

Change in state funding formula makes for slight budget deficit; grad rates outpace state, district

Budget concerns dominate meeting, but board is advised of excellent graduation rate as well as perfect immunization program.

By Kelsey Foster | May 2, 2013

Lacking quorum, Miller-McCoy board hears about new charter school compact

Only six of 13 Miller McCoy Academy board members were present for the school’s Feb. 25 board meeting.

By Kelsey Foster | March 4, 2013

State ethics board may investigate Miller-McCoy transportation contract

Tiffany Hardrick and Keith Sanders are accused of ending the school’s contract with a bus company without board approval.

By Heather Miller | January 31, 2013

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.

By Kelsey Foster | December 20, 2012

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.

By Rebecca Catalanello | December 6, 2012

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.

By Kelsey Foster | November 28, 2012

Former Algiers Charter Schools CEO brought in as academic consultant

In lieu of a quorum at the Oct. 11 Miller-McCoy board of directors meeting Andrea Thomas-Reynolds, former Algiers Charter Schools Association CEO, updated the board on the school’s charter renewal and extension process.

By Kelsey Foster | October 31, 2012

Miller-McCoy balances budget for 2012-2013 school year

The Miller-McCoy finance committee hosted a public hearing to review their proposed budget for the upcoming school year. The proposed budget shows a net income of $679, just breaking the school out of the red, but leaving little room for error.

By Kelsey Foster | August 16, 2012

Prospective 2012-13 budget available for review

View the proposed budget at this .pdf link.

By Charter Schools Editor | August 13, 2012

Miller-McCoy’s budget year ends with an unexpected surplus

The Miller-McCoy board of directors met Monday night at Xavier University to review year-end financials and discuss the approaching first day of school. Miller-McCoy finished the fiscal year with a $183,000 surplus, $140,000 more than the finance committee had expected.

By Kelsey Foster | July 31, 2012

RSD says charter renewal seems likely, provided special-ed issues are overcome

Correction: The headline has been revised: the word renewal replaces extension. Another change is marked in the seventh paragraph.

By Kelsey Foster | May 22, 2012

Building plan approved despite questions about number of classrooms; charter renewal looms

The board of Miller-McCoy Academy met on April 23 to discuss next month’s charter renewal process. The board expects their financial statements, facilities and state test scores to be evaluated before an extension of the charter is approved.

By Kelsey Foster | April 24, 2012

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.

By Kelsey Foster | March 30, 2012

Board worries that planned building lacks sufficient space, but changes spell delay

Plans for a new building and updates on college placement were highlights of the Miller-McCoy school board’s monthly meeting, Feb. 27.

By Kelsey Foster | March 1, 2012

Seniors rack up college acceptances; RSD facilities audit finds no major problems

A recent Recovery School District review of facilities and the acceptance of graduating seniors by four-year colleges were key topics under discussion at the monthly meeting of the Miller-McCoy Academy board, Jan. 23.

By Kelsey Foster | January 25, 2012

Board cancels meeting

The board meeting scheduled for this evening has been cancelled. A new date for the November meeting has yet to be announced at the Miller-McCoy Academy website.

By Charter Schools Editor | November 28, 2011

Busing costs may lead to city vouchers; math gets a push; top student interviewed by Nike

The Miller-McCoy Academy board of directors met for an hour on Oct. 24 to discuss the school’s progress, review financials, and discuss transportation costs.