Charter takeover of schools makes no sense

I am not a businessman or an educator, but what may occur in several Sarasota schools makes no sense (' Hostile takeover": Charter operator files to occupy 3 Sarasota schools, " Oct. 10).

What business or organization would give away unused space or allow a takeover of an operation without requiring the new organization to pay for building maintenance costs and supplied services costs?

Apparently, our legislators feel comfortable allowing our public schools to try to educate our students on a severely tilted field.

It is also my understanding that charter schools often do not have to meet all the legislated educational requirements set for public school education.

Is this considered fair competition?

Our legislators must do a better job of

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