They obviously need more money.
My first thought as well. Isn't this a case of a conflict of interests? Especially in a day of declining secondary school enrollments in many places?
Schools get federal funding, and state as well, dependent upon how many students they have. While it's clear that the system is defunct for the most part regarding public schools, one has to raise an eyebrow at this action.
When you pay your taxes , just remember:
It's never enough!