PO State Representative Name: David Gubow No. Yes. N 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