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

by Samuel Flam, William G. Keane

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810839861
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	10/03/2002
Series:	What You Should Know about Privatization
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	6.04(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.58(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Pinckney Experience: To Hell and Back Chapter 3 Privatization: Premises and Precedents Chapter 4 Contracting as a Form of Privatization Chapter 5 Choosing a Make or Buy Solution Chapter 6 Moving toward Privatization: Roles and Responsibilities Chapter 7 The Politics of Privatization Chapter 8 Assuring an Effective Contract Chapter 9 Privatization in the 21st Century Chapter 10 Appendix A: Choosing a Make or Buy Solution, A Practitioner's Checklist Chapter 11 Appendix B: Negotiating a Contract Chapter 12 Appendix C: Contractual Items Chapter 13 Appendix D: For-Profit Firms Serving Education Chapter 14 Acknowledgments

What People are Saying About This

Paul D. Houston

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

Chris Yelich

...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....

Editorial Reviews

...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

Flam and Keane have broken new ground. They offer experience, insight, and guidance in one of the fastest moving and most challenging opportunities for public education—contracting for administrative and instructional services.

The Education Industry Report

...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, executive director, AEPP

Flam and Keane have broken new ground. They offer experience, insight, and guidance in one of the fastest moving and most challenging opportunities for public education--contracting for administrative and instructional services.--The Education Industry Report

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 subject--Paul D. Houston, American Association of School Administrators

From the Publisher

Flam and Keane have broken new ground. They offer experience, insight, and guidance in one of the fastest moving and most challenging opportunities for public education—contracting for administrative and instructional services..

Education Industry Report