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Board approves $20,000 study of charter school costs after questions on scope and objectivity
Summary
The St. Paul Board of Education approved a not‑to‑exceed $20,000 contract with NorthStar Policy Action to analyze the fiscal impact of charter schools on district finances, after Director Valiant pressed for clarity on research questions, data ownership and impartiality.
The St. Paul Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 18 approved a contract, not to exceed $20,000, with NorthStar Policy Action to study the cost impacts of charter schools on the district and to deliver the work by April 30, 2026.
Board members discussed the item after Director Valiant asked for more information about the proposal’s…
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