New Orleans Mayor Cantrell backs out of school funding deal as part of austerity push
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration is backing out of a $20 million deal to bail out the city’s school district and fund a host of programs over the next decade as part of a broader austerity push that could see teacher layoffs and significant cuts across city government.
New Orleans mayor backs out of $20M payment to schools
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell appears to have decided against honoring a $20 million, City Council-authorized settlement agreement with the Orleans Parish School Board, councilmembers announced on Saturday.
New Orleans Councilmembers threaten to freeze Cantrell administration travel over dropped school funding deal
New Orleans City Councilmembers say they plan to crack down on how Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration spends money. Councilmembers JP Morrell, Helena Moreno, Joe Giarrusso and Freddie King appeared at a news conference Monday morning (2/3) as part of a coalition of other city,
New Orleans schools warn of cuts if city backs out of $20 million deal: 'We need the money'
New Orleans schools could face devastating consequences if the city backs out of a $20 million legal settlement, school leaders said Monday, just days after Mayor LaToya Cantrell said she wants to renegotiate the deal.
New Orleans City Council and School Board call for Mayor Cantrell to uphold $20M settlement for schools
Council and school board members expect to take action after Mayor Cantrell backs out of a promised payment, warning of cuts to student services and programs.
Council condemns mayor’s threat to scuttle $20 million settlement with Orleans Parish School Board
OPSB had sued because the city was skimming a portion off of the top of its OPSB tax payments; district officials agreed to settle last year, when the School Board realized it was facing a $36 million deficit.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell backs out of $20 million deal with school system as lawmakers cry foul
After New Orleans city leaders promised to give schools $20 million, Mayor LaToya Cantrell has backed out of the deal, a move that could further destabilize an already-reeling school system.
Mayor Cantrell reneges on $20M promise to New Orleans schools
Orleans Parish School Board President Katie Baudouin said if the $20 million doesn't materialize from the city, the board is still committed to filling the gaps.
New Orleans City Council condemns Cantrell's threat to scuttle schools settlement
The deal was supposed to end a lawsuit filed by the school board in 2019, accusing the city of keeping money meant for public schools, and would offset the district's at least $36 million deficit.
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