IN FOCUS: Pinal's Charter Schools - District-backed charter schools hung out ... - TriValley Central
He said he doesn’t understand the rationale behind the decision to stop funding district charter schools while continuing to fund private charter schools. One argument is that districts can pass overrides and bonds, and charters can’t — but his district can’t pass an override or bond vote. Casa Grande Elementary School District Superintendent Frank Davidson said via email that charter schools were supposed to do more with less, but the Joint Legislative Budget Committee says the state will provide $6,134 per pupil to charter schools... District schools serve those children as well as high achievers, and federal assistance does not cover the cost of educating children with special needs. Source: www.trivalleycentral.com
