Board Member Focus: Carol "Boo" Broussard

After 34 years of teaching, retirement couldn’t quell Carol "Boo" Broussard’s passion to improve educational options for children in Louisiana.

“Once a teacher, always a teacher,” said Broussard. “I care about our youth, and I want to make a difference in their lives.”

After 34 years of teaching, retirement couldn’t quell Carol "Boo" Broussard’s passion to improve educational options for children in Louisiana.

“Once a teacher, always a teacher,” said Broussard. “I care about our youth, and I want to make a difference in their lives.”

Outstanding Sci High students to be featured at 2013 LSU Health Sciences Center Summer Research Internship Poster Day
 
For media inquiries, contact:
J.Barnes/H.Harper (504) 897-6110
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
WHAT:          Outstanding Sci High students will be featured at the 2013 LSU Health Sciences Center Summer Research Internship Poster Day Presentation of outstanding student interns showcasing their work and accomplishments.
 
WHY:            This closing ceremony will feature outstanding students from Sci High who participated in the LSU Health Sciences Center Summer Research Internship Program and celebrate their crowning achievements. Alana Collins (11), Joshua Palin (11), and Caroline Wheeler (12) worked side by side with laboratory and research professionals, learning about medical research methods, proper laboratory technique and the treatment of illnesses.
 
WHEN:            Tuesday, July 30, 2013; 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
 
WHERE:            LSU Health Sciences Center’s Medical Education Building
                        2nd Floor Atrium
                        1901 Perdido St. New Orleans, LA 70112
 

For the first time since the Orleans Assessor’s office opened for public business, property owners will be able to submit appeals of the valuation placed on their property without having to visit a government office, starting Monday, July 22.

Assessor Erroll G. Williams, in an effort to address public requests for more efficient service, is accepting property valuation appeals online through the website www.nolaassessor.com.

Orleans property owners are receiving their property assessment letters in the mail in July, and if they disagree with the revaluation, they are invited to visit the Assessor’s Office until August 15. Individuals contesting their assessment should submit documentation to support their claim, including a recent appraisal, a builder’s contract, photos or insurance coverage of the property.
The online appeals service requires the same documentation, according to Assessor Williams, but the benefits of filing online include:

The Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools invites educators, parents, current and prospective charter board members, and community leaders to register now for its 6th Annual Conference Adjusting the Sails: Staying on Course for Success, announced LAPCS Executive Director Caroline Roemer Shirley.  

The day-long event on Friday, September 13 at the Baton Rouge Crowne Plaza features keynote Jeffery Duncan-Andrade as well as conference tracts dedicated to building strong charter school teaching and accountability in student achievement, excellent charter school employment and operation policies, effective charter board leadership, and involved parent communities.

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First in a series of events commemorating death of JFK to take place in New Orleans Saturday, July 20 featuring author of Dr. Mary’s Monkey Ed Haslam  

For media inquiries, contact: Kris Millegan – (800) 556-2012 or [email protected] OR J.Barnes/A. Meynard (504) 897-6110  

Morris Jeff Community School is the First New Orleans Elementary School  to be Named an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School 

Morris Jeff Community School is proud to announce its recent authorization as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP).  The school has been working towards this authorization for the past 3 years as a candidate school of the International Baccalaureate Organization. 

“This is a milestone in our school’s development as this has been our goal since our opening in 2010,” said Principal Patricia Perkins. The process was a rigorous one, involving: application writing, professional development and training of faculty by the IBO, and submitting units of study written by faculty. The process also involved scrutiny by a recent team of authorizers who observed in classrooms, reviewed the school’s curriculum, and interviewed faculty, students, parents, board members, and administrators.

City of Leesville to Receive Volunteer Services from a Texas Youth Mission Group

Leesville, LA—Mayor Robert Rose announced today that a Texas-based Youth Mission Group will be coming to the City on July 24 – July 27. As part of their Ministry, the Youth Group has volunteered to clean up homes within the City for those who are unable to do so themselves.

Mayor Rose stated, “This is a very special gift to the City of Leesville and I am thankful to these students and their sponsors for choosing to volunteer their time to the citizens of this City. I commend the people involved in this Youth Group and want to publicly thank them for their time and efforts.”

Assessor Williams: Property Assessment Rolls Open Monday, July 15 to Thursday, August 15 Board of Review appeals accepted in person until August 20

NOTE TO MEDIA: THE LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN CENTER LOCATION IS NOT OPEN FOR SERVICE UNTIL JULY 22. PLEASE BE CLEAR IN YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS. THANK YOU SO MUCH!           

Orleans Parish property owners whose property assessments have increased should received their 2014 revaluation letter in the mail and if they disagree, are invited to discuss this revaluation from July 15 to August 15, said Orleans Assessor Erroll G. Williams.            

Individuals may visit the Assessor’s Offices on the 4th floor of City Hall, 1300 Perdido St., or the Algiers Courthouse, 225 Morgan St. Beginning July 22, property owners may also visit the Lakeview Christian Center, 5885 Fleur De Lis Dr. These locations will be open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Property owners are encouraged to visit the location closest to their place of work or residence.

STORYTELLING FUN DAY AT WESTBANK LIBRARIES

Fun for first through 3rd graders; opportunity for parents to learn more about Jefferson Parish’s westbank charter school

Young Audiences Charter School invites parents and children entering kindergarten through third grades to attend a free Storytelling Fun Day at the Live Oak or Gretna Libraries to discover how fun learning can be, announced School Leader Folwell Dunbar.

The free events are:

Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. to Noon

Live Oak Library Community Room, 125 Acadia Dr., Waggaman

Saturday, July 27, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Gretna Library Meeting Room, 102 Willow Dr., Gretna