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Public speaker warns charter growth is drawing students and funding away from Brevard district
Summary
A community member argued Sept. 23 that charter-school enrollment growth — cited as 38% for a particular charter — has reduced Brevard Public Schools’ enrollment and revenue, and asked the board to explain its strategy to retain students.
A community member told the Brevard County School Board on Sept. 23 that charter-school growth is eroding public-school enrollment and revenue and asked the board to explain its strategy for retaining students.
Bernard Bridal, speaking during the public-comment portion on item I2 (a charter contract renewal), said a particular charter school showed 38 percent growth and that the district had lost about 3,000 students over the last…
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