County renews Bullis charter amid criticism Schools & Kids, posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Oct 17, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Bullis Charter School boasts higher test scores than any other charter school in California, its waiting list is lengthy and its K-8 programming is expanding at a rapid clip. Yet, according to some community members, the school's successes only serve to mask the fact that it is run like a private school in a public school uniform.
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Posted by Parent, a resident of the The Crossings neighborhood, on Oct 17, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Just a few points...
The vote was 5-2 not 3-2... That's a pretty big difference with a clear majority of the board supporting BCS.
Interesting that LASD has 25% from Mountain View and BCS has 20%. I'd say they are doing pretty well considering that a huge chunk of Mountain View is geographically really far from BCS.
My kids aren't yet in school but frankly, I'm really happy there is a choice. LASD seems to be the only district that doesn't offer any type of choice for students.
I'm a strong believe that one size does not fit all so am thrilled that there will still be an option if we decide LASD is not for us.
Posted by Steve, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood, on Oct 18, 2011 at 5:55 pm
High test scores, waiting list to attend. Must be doing something right? Maybe those board members should emulate that model on other campuses, rather than trying to crush it.
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