Privatizing in schools grows Districts bid out more services in attempts to save revenue
Source: BY LIZ COBBS, Ann Arbor News (MI), Sunday, July 29, 2007
Pinckney school officials weren't trying to lead the way on privatization when they decided to outsource food service in 1976 and bus transportation in 1994. They just wanted to find ways to save money, said Linda Moskalik, assistant superintendent for finance and operations.
......... During a time of budget cuts, declining student enrollment and uncertainty over state funding, many districts have turned to private companies to provide food, janitorial and busing services, and that trend is expected to continue.