They understand the big picture. They said they want more money spent on schools, but they also said they want wise use of funds. There's a sense of responsibility about it.

The state doesn't provide any money to private schools. They're deemed private businesses, private entities.

We are getting quite a bit out of the public schools. And a number of municipalities dedicate the money (they earn) to their volunteer fire departments.

Ticket revenue is the most important factor in the schools that make money. My guess is Virginia Tech and West Virginia are going to always sell tickets.

Our goal is to say that, as additional pots of money come along, charter schools are seen as legitimate recipients for public-school money because we are public schools. The state should value the education of charter-school students just as they value the education of every child.

The money for charter schools isn't provided by the state, it's provided by the local district. If they are going to increase them, they really need to look at the funding so they're not hurting public education.