Public Schools/Private Enterprise: What You Should Know and Do About Privatization

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Written to help school board members, administrators, parents, and other community residents involved in the privatization debate, this volume maintains a useful balance of scholarship and craft. It provides both theory and practice, presenting practical information to guide those who must deal with policy and procedural issues related to privatizing one or more school district functions.

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...the first book with clear advice for school officials on formulating effective contracts with private providers. This is a valuable handbook that gives excellent advice on how, when and why to contract with a private company for instructional, management or support services.... -- Chris Yelich
Samuel Flam and William Keane have provided a tremendous public service in their book. It is a major contribution because of its comprehensive and balanced approach to the subject. It discusses privatization as much, if not more, than any book available and should be a 'must read' for anyone interested in the subjectttt -- Paul D. Houston, American Association of School Administrators

Author Bio

Samuel Flam retired in 1988 from the superintendency of a surburban school district. He has been a consultant in organizational development to local and regional school districts; the Michigan Department of Education; colleges and universities; regional, state, and federal government agencies; and private industry. William G. Keane served for 23 years as a public school superintendent in Michigan. He is currently an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan.