Edison continues to do extensive research and development in order to improve its programs. The UTD Governing Board will hold Edison accountable for academic success and fiscal soundness. Edison s national reputation allows them to be a platform for educational issues. Tom Gammon discussed the nine schools approved by the School Board on December 13, 2000. The Governing Board of the UTD charter schools will be made up of representatives of UTD, Council of Building Stewards, PTSA and community representatives.
Land is hard to find because it is in scarce supply in our most overcrowded areas.
The schools will open most likely during school year 2002-2003. The UTD Governing Board will hire Edison to operate the schools and Edison will be accountable to the Board for the schools success. Teachers will be on-loan from the school district with salaries, benefits and retirement commensurate with those in the current collective bargaining contract. An area to be looked at is Edison s preliminary budget for the schools that cannot support additional salary increases for the longer day or longer year requirements. Discussed was the possibility of developing an alternative compensation model.