http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-flpcharter0304pnmar04,0,5845671.story
The Palm Beach County School Board has asked the state Board of Education for permission to regain exclusive control over charter schools. Since October the Florida Schools of Excellence Commission has shared the right with local boards to approve and monitor charter schools, meaning that charter applicants can apply directly to the state commission. Schools Superintendent Art Johnson said that while he is not opposed to charter schools, he believes it is unfair that charter school operators are given a way of appealing directly to the state. "The charter schools can complain and get a sympathetic view," he said. The Florida Schools of Excellence Commission has yet to approve any new charters in the county; last month it denied applications from two proposed schools. Across the state, the commission has approved 17 of 55 applications.
Source: Sun Sentinel
Date: 03/04/2008
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