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HOHMAN AND HANK MINOR  \nMICHIGAN SCHOOL PRIVATIZATION SURVEY 2020  \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© 2020 by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Midland, Michigan ISBN: 978-1-942502-51-7| S2020-1[1 | Mackinac.org/s2020-1](1 | Mackinac.org/s2020-1)1  \n140 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 2020 By James Hohman and Hank Minor  \n©2020 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  \n2020 Survey Results .......................................................................................................................................... 2  \nFood Service ............................................................................................................................................................. 2  \nCustod","cbCaiupMypZTWPbM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiupMypZTWPbM","pdf",765664,16,"English","# Introduction\n# 2020 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\":\"Why do Michigan school districts use private contractors for support services?\",\"answer\":\"School district officials face limited resources and often use private sector contractors to provide support services. They send requests, analyze bids, and decide whether to contract out.\"},{\"question\":\"How has outsourcing changed over time in Michigan school districts?\",\"answer\":\"The practice was controversial earlier, with unions viewing outsourcing as a threat. After 1994 it became more common, rising from about 30% of districts contracting out in 2001 to nearly 70% by 2015, and staying high in the following years.\"},{\"question\":\"What areas are covered in the 2020 survey results?\",\"answer\":\"The 2020 results cover food service, custodial services, and transportation services, followed by a section on satisfaction with outsourcing.\"}]","Michigan School Privatization Survey 2020 - research report | PDF",1792051740]