Those board members are afraid the medical charter would take resources away from the average student. Other board members don't think that will happen. They say the school will focus first on the educational basics - and then also offer the medical electives. Board member Janie Fowles says she is trusting the administrators to come up with a plan that will work for every student. Here are some of the basic differences between traditional public schools and charter schools.
Traditional schools have to comply with all local, state, and federal school regulations.
With Charter Schools- parents and educators write a petition outlining proposed rules and regulations for their school. As long as the local and state boards approve the petition - charter schools are exempt from many of the rules governing traditional public schools. Different rules often lead to more unconventional methods - and are tailored to fit the needs of students living in that area. Both public and charter schools have to meet certain academic standards. However - charter schools can have the charter taken away if they fail.