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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Privatize nonteaching services in schools | detnews.com | The Detroit News


Privatize nonteaching services in schools detnews.com The Detroit News:

"If all school privatization opportunities were realized, it would save hundreds of millions of dollars, dwarfing a $165 per-pupil foundation grant cut on the table in state budget negotiations. For example, Richmond Public Schools expects to save $823,545 annually from contracting out custodial services -- an effective per-pupil funding increase of $435.

Wyoming-Godwin Heights schools will save $69 per pupil, and Troy $14 by privatizing food service. And Benton Harbor Area Schools projects annual savings equal to $113 per pupil by privatizing transportation."