September 19, 2017
Mrs. Shawn Toranto, Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Lauren Pigeon, Board President
Einstein Charter Schools
5100 Cannes St
New Orleans, Louisiana 70129
Re: Notice of Non-Compliance, Level 2
Dear Mrs. Toranto and Ms. Pigeon:
I am writing to inform you that Einstein Charter Schools is considered at this time to be non-compliant with its
obligations regarding providing transportation to its student as outlined in the OPSB School Performance
Framework, OPSB Policy HA and the school’s operating agreement with OPSB.
Recently two parent concerns regarding transportation services for students attending Einstein charter schools were
brought to the attention of the Office of School Performance. Specifically, concerns were raised that yellow bus
transportation services were not being advertised or provided to families attending Einstein Charter Schools. OPSB
engaged in conversation with Ms. Toranto on September 11th and September 18th to ascertain if the school currently
was providing transportation in accordance with policy for students in grades six and below. During those
conversations OPSB learned that Einstein Charter School is not currently providing bus services for families attending
the school in accordance with policy.
Per your operating agreement and Policy HA, Einstein Charter Schools are required to provide free transportation
services for all students enrolled in the charter school who reside within Orleans Parish and more than one mile from
the charter school’s location. Such transportation shall be provided, at a minimum, by a vehicle approved for student
transportation in accordance with Bulletin 119, Louisiana School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, for
students enrolled in grades six or below. Compliance with this requirement shall be measured as a component of
the school’s annual evaluation.
It is critically important that Einstein Charter Schools comply with expectations set forth in policy and contract
immediately. At this time, the organization falls far below our expectations for charter schools in terms of ensuring
all students have access to school per state law. To return to good standing, we are providing you with a series of
actions required to remedy the transportation violation:
 Provide a detailed plan to OPSB by October 20th which outlines the steps Einstein Charter School will take
to procure and offer transportation services to its students by November 27th, 2017.
 Issue a communication to families attending Einstein Charter School no later than October 30th explaining
that the network will be offering transportation in line with Bulletin 119 starting November 27th and whom
they should contact to access such services.
 Provide OPSB with the first invoice received from the transportation company Einstein Charter Schools
enters into contract with no later than December 15th, 2017.
We hope that this letter receives your prompt attention. Please do not hesitate to contact my office with questions
or concerns regarding this matter. We are able to work through questions you have in developing your
transportation plan and how we can offer support or assistance as you work to comply with these specific
expectations.
Sincerely,

Dina Hasiotis, Executive Director of School Performance
Orleans Parish School Board