New Orleans, La.- Two charter organizations spent a combined $189,000 on professional development retreats.
While free professional development courses are available through organizations like New Schools for New Orleans, at least two charter school operators chose to head out of state to Casino resorts for their retreats.
Friends of King racked up a bill of nearly $70,000 at Beau Rivage in Biloxi.
The tab included rib-eye meals totaling $43 a person. The organization also spent money on a DJ and 4-night room stays for up to 180 people.