I have a question, so would this abolish all current rules and pretty much make the state school systems all open enrollment until the general assembley passes laws on geographic Boundaries??

 

If so then school districts will have no leg to stand on when making boundaries or building new schools. This would level the playing feild though kids could enroll anywhere they wanted any time, teachers would have to become nomads and lose job security, budgets would be in peices and never consistent.

^ I do not believe in districts and boundries as far as a school is set....No school, shall OWN my daughter because of where I live.

I have a question, so would this abolish all current rules and pretty much make the state school systems all open enrollment until the general assembley passes laws on geographic Boundaries??

 

If so then school districts will have no leg to stand on when making boundaries or building new schools. This would level the playing feild though kids could enroll anywhere they wanted any time, teachers would have to become nomads and lose job security, budgets would be in peices and never consistent.

Maybe that wouldn't be such a bad thing. I little competition instead of just the captive audience that schools with closed enrollment currently have.

The transportation issue is an issue for most public schools.

If open enrollment across the state were adopted, it would probably not be too big of a deal. The school would be required to allow anyone in the district to attend and if there are open spots after that, then anyone else could attend. Michigan went to this a few years back and their schools are still functioning and probably the better for it because of the competition it creates for the best students.

 

As far as transportation, if you do not live on a school bus line, you have to find your own way to the school.

I agree, open enrollment would not be too drastic a move, because first choice would still go to those living in the school district. Although it really only works well in more metropolitan areas rather than rural areas where driving 40 miles is not feasible.

The transportation issue is an issue for most public schools.

Think about transportation for the private schools...oh, that's right...there is none.

Think about transportation for the private schools...oh, that's right...there is none.

 

I believe some private schools do provide transportation. I think the difference is that they are not required to. Remember I am on your side on this issue. ;-)

They are also not subsidised through tax dollars to do so either.

They are also not subsidised through tax dollars to do so either.

 

Do you know any off hand that do? I think I remember seeing Lexington Christian Academy buses for some reason.

They are also not subsidised through tax dollars to do so either.

 

Right, they are subsidised through tuition dollars. Which is typically the reason it is not offered.

Hey this would level out the playing feild if any kid could go anywhere, but could you imagine the recruting that would take place. Whether we like it or not there would be some really shady stuff taking place in public and private schools if the walls of boundaries and so on were took down, I can see coaches and schools losing control of discipline and their team along with threats from daddy'd lawyers increasing by the dozens. Not to mention the shopping around from parents. This could lead to some major issues in the future. Our schools or athletic programs would become a market economy in its own right.

Do you know any off hand that do? I think I remember seeing Lexington Christian Academy buses for some reason.

 

I'm sure you've seen private school buses, but I'd guess they are for tranporting student athletes to events; rather than a fleet to transport students to school daily like the publics. Most private high schools rely mostly on private transportation as well, although some have access to the public buses which their taxes already help pay for.

I find it disturbing that this amendment was trying to be snuck in at 9:30pm at night to a bill that involves wrestling and boxing. It shows that the private school crowd is fighting a losing battle, and they know it. The public schools have made all of the concessions in this. Private schools have done nothing but asked for more compromise. I think it is time that we go back to square one and remind the Board of Control what exactly the vote was.

I find it disturbing that this amendment was trying to be snuck in at 9:30pm at night to a bill that involves wrestling and boxing. It shows that the private school crowd is fighting a losing battle, and they know it. The public schools have made all of the concessions in this. Private schools have done nothing but asked for more compromise. I think it is time that we go back to square one and remind the Board of Control what exactly the vote was.

 

 

I'm not sure what you're speaking of....:confused:

 

No one has tried to "sneak this" in. Personally, I've been aware of this since Monday morning....:confused:

 

Can you elaborate? And what is the reference to wrestling and boxing?