Charter School Families Profit From Schools | Phoenix News

Arizona’s charter school scene is under fire as founders cash in—salaries, curriculum deals, and even building leases all funneling money to family-owned companies. At Crown Charter, a couple earns over $300K while their nonprofit grabs $111K for curriculum; at Burke Basic, the director makes six figures while their company rakes in half a million annually in rent. Critics like Rep. Gutierrez demand transparency on taxpayer-funded spending, especially when contracts bypass competitive bidding. While advocates say this flexibility fuels innovation, skeptics question whether profits are prioritized over students—and whether audits prove these expenses are truly legitimate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c1d5746c127420c