Any parent who sends their kid to a charter school is taking a big risk. It's very vague and there's no history here. Mathez also criticized the board for going ahead with the school when they know it would have a negative financial impact on the local districts and thus on the students. It's hypocritical to say you have good intentions, and I know you all have good intentions, but if you have negative results, that doesn't cut it. McNulty countered once the school gets going residents will see that it is to the benefit of the entire community.
Finances are a part of that.
In other business, the board decided to increase the frequency of their meetings. The board's decision was based upon the fact that many decisions needed to be made in anticipation of the school's opening next year and many of those decisions can't wait a month. The board will now meet on the third Thursday of the month in addition to their currently scheduled meeting on the month's opening Thursday.