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State Representative

Name: David Gubow

No.

Yes.

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I support charter schools, I believe corn-
petition can nurture quality and innova-
tion if properly controlled.

I think charter schools should have an
accountable administration. The neces-
sary end result of the institution must be
preparing the students for life's chal-
lenges. The end result is a literate, math-
ematically capable person able to
contribute to his/her family and society.

I would support a period of silence for
prayer or reflection at the student's dis-
cretion. We must respect all proper be-
liefs and people. Our growth and
advancement has come from many
components; we should restrict very
carefully.

No. Public funds belong in public
schools.

Yes, if the people believe that education
must follow specific standards, than
those standards ought to be applicable
to both traditional and nontraditional, i.e.
charter, schools.

I would not support such changes.

I support having the same requirements
for charters as for public educational in-
stitutions.

Yes, would change Michigan's constitu
tion by amendment to permit funding
for private education by having families
deduct the cost of the student from tax-
es and paying to school of choice.

Exempt— expenditures and student
enrollment, teacher certification, man-
dated core curricula.

No, although I do favor charter schools
which are public. I do not favor chang-
ing the current limitations in our state
constitution.

Yes, the same standards, except I would
approve broadening the accreditation
standards to allow specialists in specific
areas to teach in their areas of expertise.

I support the permission of a period of
silence.

Private educational institutions were
created to give individuals a choice, oth
er than public schools, to send their
children. Therefore, private schools
should remain private and keep Michi-
gan's public funds in its public schools.

I believe that charter schools should be
subject to the same legal requirements
as other public schools, including
teacher certification, mandated core cur-
ricula, accreditation standards, fiscal ac-
countability, public disclosure of
expenditures and student enrollment. -

I believe in the separation of church and
state and do not support prayer in the
public schools in any form. I do believe
students should be excused and exempt
if they are to observe a religious holiday
or need to observe any religious activi-
ties during the school day.

Increasing competitiveness in our education-
al system will improve the opportunity for
our children to receive a quality education
and develop the skills needed to advance. I
will continue to support improvements to the
educational system that will give our public
schools the competitive edge.

Charter schools are public schools, and
they should be treated in the same man-
ner. The burdensome requirements that
our public schools must adhere to are re-
stricting the ability of our school districts
to efficiently utilize their resources.

I believe strongly in the separation of
church and state. We must recognize that
there are many different religious views
throughout our school system. Though I
do not support open prayer in our public
schools, I am not opposed to a moment of
silence to allow for individual silent prayer.

To support changes in public funding of
private schools means a change in the
Michigan Constitution. The U.S. Consti-
tution says there can be no public fund-
ing of private schools. I would support
greater tax incentives in the form of a
deduction.

I believe charter schools should be held
accountable to the same legal require-
ments as public schools with the excep-
tion of a mandated core curriculum.
Charter schools should be allowed to
explore other areas pursuant to their
host institution or reason for charter.

Because of the diversity of the student
population, I do not support prayer in
public schools in any form. It is a per-
sonal practice that any student at any
time can do on his or her own.

I would oppose any changes that would
permit greater public funding of private
educational institutions. Our state's tra-
dition of separation between church and
state is very important in maintaining a
free and pluralistic society.

I believe charter schools should be sub-
ject to the same legal requirements as
other public schools.

I oppose prayer in the public schools,
again because I believe in the separation
between church and state.

In general, no. But, I would allow some
special grants, such as for math, sci-
ence and the fine arts to enhance core
curricula, consistent with the separation
of church and state.

Absolutely yes, on all. Emphasis should
be on the achievement of quality educa-
tion, in order to compete successfully in
the global job market. A recent rush to
convert private academies into charter
schools is inconsistent with good plan-
ning.

I support the separation between church
and state.

Party Affiliation: Democrat
District: 35

Residence: Huntington Woods

Name: John Fillicaro

Party Affiliation: Republican
District: 35

Residence: Huntington Woods

Name: Maxine Berman

Party Affiliation: Democrat

District: 36

Residence: Southfield

Name: Calvin X. Williams Jr.

Party Affiliation: Republican
District: 36

No, I don't support prayer in the public
school. I believe in the separation of
church and state.

Residence: Southfield

Name: Yepram DerVahanian

Party Affiliation: Libertarian

District: 37

Residence: Farmington Hills

Name: Jan C. Dolan

Party Affiliation: Republican
District: 37

Residence: Farmington Hills

Name: Daniel J. Cherrin

Party Affiliation: Democrat
District: 39

Residence: West Bloomfield

Name: Barbara Dobb

Party Affiliation: Republican

District: 39

Residence: Commerce Twsp.

Name: John Jamian

Party Affiliation: Republican
District: 40

Residence: Bloomfield Hills

Name: Joe Patt

Party Affiliation: Democrat

District: 40

Residence: Bloomfield Twsp.

Name: Ed Hamilton

Party Affiliation: Democrat
District: 41

Residence: Troy

** No response from Democrat Richard M. Dailey and Republican Shirley Johnson