Statement from Rep. Marvin Pendarvis on ‘Reimagine Schools’ Proposal
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – January 7 – In response to a proposal by the Coastal Community Foundation to revamp over 20 schools in Charleston County that are considered “underperforming”, State Representative Marvin Pendarvis (D-Charleston) released the following statement:
“I’m concerned by the proposal to ‘reimagine’ 23 of Charleston’s public schools by an entity that has no experience with school operations. The $32 million in this proposal should go directly to the schools, not an outside organization that I do not believe is fit for the job. Meaningful investments in education will improve these schools, not privatization.”
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I totally agree with you. The local schools know the needs of their students and the buildings because they go there each day. Why pay ? more money out for an organization not local to decide what improvements need to be done. There are plenty of local contractors who are willing and able to successfully repair these old school buildings.