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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't really understand why more public resources should go to support the operations of charter schools (including capital improvements).

Charter schools receive a really generous per-student allotment, AND do hefty private fundraising on top of it, AND often get to use public buildings.  Why should we pay for the renovations of those buildings instead of the renovations of traditional public schools that often don't have the flexibility to access more funding?  (and, end up serving a lot of students that charters boot out without the benefit of the per-student allotment if students are expelled late enough in the school year)

I'm really honestly open to others' (civil) points of view on this because I don't get it.  [/quote]

Actually- charter schools are given less money per student than the DC Public schools. That is why the fundraising takes place  so that they can make up the shortfalls. At the same time, if they are not in a decommissioned public school, most charters are paying city rents. That is outrageous because those funds should go toward academics, not facilities.

I want all DC students to be in modern facilities, but I think this proposal sets a bad precedent. If DCI was awarded a grant and they are planning the upcoming school year budgets based on that money, what are they going to do for the rising 6 graders? Now all of these schools have to go into emergency crisis mode which also distracts admin and academic resources from students. Any school could find themselves in this position if this type of imperial decree initiative is enacted.

I plan on calling my Council member and the Mayor 's office about it. Hope other parents do as well.[/quote]

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