Board of Ed. Denies Buses to First Public Charter School

The Board of Education has authorized the opening of the county's first public charter school.  Under Maryland law, the public charter school is open to all county students.

But, the Board of Education will not be using school buses to transport children to this public school.  That would cut down on the families that would apply to this school, wouldn't it?  It will especially cut down on students with disabilities applying to the school.  

So, if you want to send your child to this public school you better own a car or a helicopter.

From MCPS' Director of Facilities Management James Song at the June 21, 2012 Planning Board hearing on the public charter school:

"...We did not see the need for bus transportation requirement as part of the public charter school approval process..."

Minute 3:49:23 of Planning Board Video of June 21, 2012 meeting.