Child said the resignation wasn't part of any deal made with Saginaw Valley to save the charter. Child said the school will hold monthly family council meetings where parents will learn about volunteer possibilities and listen to staff members explain new programs, as well as voice their concerns. A communication form also has been established which allows parents to put their concerns in writing. Although such parental input avenues existed before the university threatened to revoke the charter, Child said they're more formalized now and meetings will be on a more regular basis. Child said the school did act on the university's suggestion to seek another organization for sponsorship, but the school's preference was to stay with Saginaw Valley.
Charter schools are like private schools but are funded through the state.
They get the same kind of per-student aid from the state that public schools do. The door was always open that if we resolved the issues that we would move forward. A large exodus of students. Poor communication and leadership skills - questions and concerns are unanswered, administration is unapproachable, a lack of basic people skills, intimidation and others' opinions are not valued. An administrator at least once talked about one parent to another and mocked parents who were raising concerns.