7 more Charters

I just read an article, all be it a bit outdated one from the end of January, about 7 more charter schools opening in Chicago. Chicago closed many low performing schools, and are then opening more charters to take their place. David Vitale says it is a "complex situation".  Personally, I do not hate charter schools. Some charters out perform traditional public schools. Some charters perform the same or under perform public schools.  I have many friends who work in charter schools, as this is what TFA alums are supposed to do after they finish the corps.

I hear the horror stories as well as the success stories.

What really bothers me is that it feels like the Board seems to not want to deal with the problem that Chicago Public Schools pose. Is it really appropriate to pass it off to private company have them run it for 5 years, then change the school again with another charter, or to permanently close it?
Schools are places where communities converge, is it really appropriate to have outsiders come in a restructure the whole operation?

http://www.suntimes.com/news/25100782-418/board-of-ed-approves-7-new-chicago-charter-schools.html