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Tag: Paul Pastorek

BESE member to seek revote on RSD returning schools

Hours after the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved Superintendent Paul Pastorek’s to let Recovery School District campuses consider a return to local control, one board member said that she plans to introduce a competing proposal at BESE’s next meeting.
by Ariella Cohen December 10, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

RSD superintendent Vallas not working full schedule because of disaster work

RSD boss Paul Vallas is no regular school employee, and his reputation as a go-getter may cause one to think he’s worked more than expected. But it’s more like a fraction.
by Jessica Williams December 9, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Charter schools not required to comply with proposal to help special ed students

by Ariella Cohen October 14, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

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