From a Boone County parent to Jefferson City: This shouldn’t be about controversy - please focus on our children’s needs

The Missouri Times

From a Boone County parent to Jefferson City: This shouldn’t be about controversy - please focus on our children’s needs

I am writing to express my support for Senate Bill 727, which authorizes the establishment of charter public schools in our county. As a parent living in Boone County, I believe that every public school should serve the children in our county and city well. But the unfortunate reality is that sometimes schools fail to meet the needs of students, leaving parents and children feeling trapped and vulnerable. Charter public schools provide an altern…