The Orleans Parish School Board allowed all 13 schools who were up for review this year to continue operating, marking the first time in several years the board has not closed a school for poor academic performance, financial woes or operational struggles.
Charter schools are granted contracts to run schools for a period of three to 10 years. At the end of the period, schools undergo a renewal process, which includes a visit from the district and a review of the school’s state test scores and other performance metrics. The district’s school rating system is similar to the state’s but gives more weight to student growth.
“I’m delighted to report that I’m recommending all 13 schools be renewed,” NOLA Public Schools superintendent Fateama Fulmore said at a School Board meeting on Thursday…