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HOHMAN AND CHASE SLASINSKI  \nMICHIGAN SCHOOL PRIVATIZATION SURVEY 2019  \nThe Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Michigan citizens by promoting sound solutions to state and local policy questions. The Mackinac Center assists policymakers, scholars, businesspeople, the media and the public by providing objective analysis of Michigan issues. The goal of all Center reports, commentaries and educational programs is to equip Michigan citizens and other decision makers to better evaluate policy options. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is broadening the debate on issues that have for many years been dominated by the belief that government intervention should be the standard solution. Center publications and programs, in contrast, offer an integrated and comprehensive approach that considers:  \nAll Institutions. The Center examines the important role of voluntary associations, communities, businesses and families, as well as government.  \nAll People. Mackinac Center research recognizes the diversity of Michigan citizens and treats them as individuals with unique backgrounds, circumstances and goals.  \nAll Disciplines. Center research incorporates the best understanding of economics, science, law, psychology, history and morality, moving beyond mechanical cost-benefit analysis.  \nAll Times. Center research evaluates long-term consequences, not simply short-term impact.  \nCommitted to its independence, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy neither seeks nor accepts any government funding. The Center enjoys the support of foundations, individuals and businesses that share a concern for Michigan’s future and recognize the important role of sound ideas. The Center is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information on programs and publications of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, please contact:  \nMackinac Center for Public Policy 140 West Main Street P.O. Box 568 Midland, Michigan 48640  \n989-631-0900 Fax: 989-631-0964 [Mackinac.org](Mackinac.org) [mcpp@mackinac.org](mcpp@mackinac.org)  \n© 2019 by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Midland, Michigan ISBN: [978-1-942502-38-8 | S2019-08 | Mackinac.org/s2019-08](978-1-942502-38-8 | S2019-08 | Mackinac.org/s2019-08)  \n[140 West Main Street P.O. Box 568 Midland](140 West Main Street P.O. Box 568 Midland) , Michigan 48640  \n989-631-0900 Fax 989-631-0964 [Mackinac.org](Mackinac.org) [mcpp@mackinac.org](mcpp@mackinac.org)  \nThe Mackinac Center for Public Policy  \nMichigan School Privatization Survey 2019 By James Hohman and Chase Slasinski  \n©2019 by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy Midland, Michigan  \nGuarantee of Quality Scholarship  \nThe Mackinac Center for Public Policy is committed to delivering the highest quality and most reliable research on Michigan issues. The Center guarantees that all original factual data are true and correct and that information attributed to other sources is accurately represented.  \nThe Center encourages rigorous critique of its research. If the accuracy of any material fact or reference to an independent source is questioned and brought to the Center’s attention with supporting evidence, the Center will respond in writing. If an error exists, it will be noted in a correction that will accompany all subsequent distribution of the publication. This constitutes the complete and final remedy under this guarantee.  \nContents  \nIntroduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 1  \nMethod ................................................................................................................................................................. 2  \n2019 Survey Results ..................................................................","cbCaitq0fv9HF0sW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitq0fv9HF0sW","pdf",1084018,16,"English","# Contents\n## Introduction\n## Method\n## 2019 Survey Results\n## Food Service\n## Custodial Services\n## Transportation Services\n## Satisfaction With Outsourcing\n## Appendix A: Revisions to Previous Publications\n## Appendix B: Map of Survey Findings by School District","[{\"question\":\"What support services does the survey examine for Michigan school districts?\",\"answer\":\"The survey focuses on contracted food service, custodial services, and transportation services used by public school districts.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the main reason schools choose to contract out these services?\",\"answer\":\"The report states that the primary reason is to save money by achieving the same or better quality at a lower price than districts can provide internally.\"},{\"question\":\"How has contracting out changed over time according to the report?\",\"answer\":\"The share of districts contracting out for support services increased from 31% in 2001 to a high of 71.1% in 2017, reflecting a major shift toward outsourcing as a common practice.\"}]","Michigan School Privatization Survey 2019 - Mackinac Center Report | PDF",1792051355]