A School Privatization Primer
For Michigan School Officials, Media and Residents
Contents
- Acknowledgements
- An Overview of Privatization
- The Incidence of Contracting for School Support Services
- Privatization and the Core Mission of Education
- Factors Influencing Privatization in Michigan
- School Privatization Contracting Guide
- Requests for Proposals, Contracts and Monitoring
- Opposition to Privatization
- 10 Contracting Rules of Thumb
- 1. Begin at the End
- 2. Visit Other Districts
- 3. Employ a Timeline
- 4. Cast a Wide Net
- 5. Develop RFP Specifications Independently
- 6. Monitor. Monitor. Monitor.
- 7. Choose a Point Person
- 8. Build a Team
- 9. Recommend a Safety Net for Workers
- 10. Videotape Public Proceedings
- Public Involvement in the Privatization Process
- Conclusion
- Appendix 1: A Recent Privatization Court Challenge
- Appendix 2: Sample RFPs, Company Responses and Contracts
- Appendix 3: Contractors Operating in Michigan School Districts
- Endnotes
