No, the task group did not feel that was part of its charge. Those present discussed the economics of scale. The number of school buildings in the south region makes it a natural magnet for charter schools. Transportation is key to true choice. 4J needs a good survey to gauge public desires.
Equitable funding is key.
Facilities should be available for any publicly-funded school. As part of fair funding, fiscal information about how individual schools are funded and what their costs are should be more public and more transparent. The district should allow each school to be as free as possible with its curriculum. This includes being willing to take the consequences if curriculum choices result in lower scores on the state-mandated tests. Consider larger schools so that the curriculum can be wider and more attractive.