Sorry but when putting your children in charter schools that is one of the prices you pay. You can not have your cake and eat it to. I am so sick of hearing parents say "it isn't fair". Go cry to some one else, that is the choice you made.

I have had my children in charter schools for 3 years in Utah County and wouldn't have it any other way. I am willing to drive my children to school for the better environment they are in. And believe me, it is absolutely a better environment! Life isn't fair and nor should we expect it to be. We make of it what we can! If you are considering a charter school, make the necessary sacrifice of driving your children or joining a car pool. Your children and their education is worth your sacrifice of time and convenience.

"I want my way, and I want you to pay for it."

The article clearly states that the charter schools in Utah are NOT going to request funding for busing. They agreed not to and are sticking to their promise. I respect that!

I knew when I enrolled my children in our charter school 6 years ago that I'd have to drive, I do, and the education they are getting at John Hancock Charter School has been worth the time and money!

Please tell me why you ask Vik Arnold's opinion on anything! He's a six figure salaried lobbyist for a teacher's union. He doesn't represent children or parents, and he opposed charter schools because they diminish union control and power. All he's ever going to say is "we're the lowest funded in the nation." Yes, Vik, but you forgot to mention we're the fourth highest taxed state in the nation, we have the highest student per adult ratio, every dime of state income tax and 55 to 60% of your property tax payment funds education in Utah. It's not like we aren't committed. We need innovation, options, and accountability not just more money. That's not the answer. That's just the union's mantra! As far as funding busing, keep government out of Charters so they can function as Charters. Don't screw up an option of choice by mucking it up with more government strings than it already has.

Please don't cry over lack of transportation to your charter school of CHOICE when it was clearly not a part of the deal.
If it's transportation, a gymnasium or Varsity competition you are after,you are welcome to send your children to the public school. The parent's association will appreciate donations of any kind, even a bus. The children do not wear uniforms but are challenged everyday with thoughtfully crafted lessons presented by professional educators who love the students. Why else would one work in education?

Charter schools aren't crying for transportation money. Re-read the article please. The reason this article is out is because a federal study gave Utah's Charter Laws and schools a C grade, and the article was discussing one of the factors.