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FBI Raids Okaloosa Charter
The FBI raided the Okaloosa charter school for at risk children yesterday. The school is managed by The Radar Group based in Florida’s panhandle. This is the same area where the Newpoint charter schools were recently indicted. The Radar Group has other charters. We may learn more about what happened.
No one is talking about the reasons for the raid. It can’t be good.
In the last post, I shared the Florida Auditor General’s concerns about some charter schools. They may have missed at least one. Many times the League has asked for better management, transparency and oversight of charter schools. These schools are not innovative, they are just free to manipulate.
Charter School Audits: Not Good News
How many struggling charters are too many? The latest Florida Auditor General report is out. It cites 92 (15%) out of 652 charters for general fund/unrestricted fund deficits. In other words, they are spending more than they are taking in. Six charters are in such bad financial shape, the report questions their ability to continue to operate. When these audit reports come out, letters get sent and promises to do better are made until charters cannot pay their bills.
How many charters have failed in your district?
POW! The League Says It Like It Is
by Pat Hall
One of the most insidious parts of the charter movement is self dealing. Many people are not aware of the millions of dollars charter management companies rake off the top in fees and real estate. The Hillsborough League of Women Voters has been gathering data on Charter School USA profits. The League is incensed. Some states regulate profiteering; Florida does not.
Read Pat Hall’s article that appeared today in the Tampa Bay Times. When I read it, I said: POW!
Are Duval County Charters Failing?
Duval County has 35 charter schools serving nearly 20,000 students. Superintendent Vitti said charters bring down district average scores on state assessments. In the Florida Times Union article, Vitti said “I do want to raise a concern about charter school performance”.
There is more to this story.
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