Looking at the tuition at a private school, it looks like a bargain to me.

 

I'd make some comment about you needing to send your child to Highlands, but that would start an outcry of recruiting allegations.

I'd make some comment about you needing to send your child to Highlands, but that would start an outcry of recruiting allegations.

 

I am past that stage, and it's a good thing, the tuition is getting pretty steep. My grandkids on the other hand.....

I'd make some comment about you needing to send your child to Highlands, but that would start an outcry of recruiting allegations.

 

Are you going to take him to a local pizzeria as well?

 

Are you going to take him to a local pizzeria as well?

 

 

Sure, a pizza joint out in Boone County. Heck, we'll run into several CovCath players.

I know you guys are just joking around, but even recruiting jokes are off-limits.

Fort Thomas Tuition Rates for 07-08

Grades 1-12: ADA contract = $1,850; No ADA contract = $4,300

 

Beechwood Tuition costs approximately $2800 per year.

 

What is an ADA contract????

What is an ADA contract????

 

It refers to the money the state gives a school district to educate that child. It is based on "average daily attendance" numbers hence the ADA term.

Keep in mind that OOD students are only admitted to the best of my knowledge when there is existing space available. Which means the districts are already paying the teacher the full amount; they already are paying for the buildings, the desks, the utilities and all the other fixed costs. So at least in my mind, any tuition they get from OOD students is gravy and just helps dilute the operating costs of the school district. And its not like it makes economic sense to live out of district and send your kid to Highlands, as I know I don't pay $4,300 per year in local school taxes. The OOD parent has to pay the local school tax for the district that he/she resides in and on top has to pay $4,300 per year to send their kid to Highlands. Thus, the OOD parent paying $4,300 per year isn't getting some bargain economically that I can see, but maybe I'm missing something.

 

Unfortunately some of us do have to pay over 4 Girrrrrr in Ft. Thomas property taxes of which I always rationalize as tuition for my 3 kids that attend schools. If you break it down that way doesnt seem so bad and not a bad town to raise your family either. :thumb:

Unfortunately some of us do have to pay over 4 Girrrrrr in Ft. Thomas property taxes of which I always rationalize as tuition for my 3 kids that attend schools. If you break it down that way doesnt seem so bad and not a bad town to raise your family either. :thumb:

 

Amen Bother:thumb:

Unfortunately some of us do have to pay over 4 Girrrrrr in Ft. Thomas property taxes of which I always rationalize as tuition for my 3 kids that attend schools. If you break it down that way doesnt seem so bad and not a bad town to raise your family either. :thumb:

 

I sincerely doubt you have to pay over $4,000 is local school taxes (which is different than property taxes). If you do, you have too big of a house.

So if a non-resident student is academically qualified, there is available space and he pays tuition he can attend Highlands or Beechwood.

 

Do other "public" schools have this option or is it unique to "independent" public schools?

Looking at the tuition at a private school, it looks like a bargain to me.

 

Yes, I agree. I think the tuition should be higher. Believe it or not, both schools could use the money.

 

It is true that enrollment is dependent upon space available and once in, your spot is not guaranteed the next year. If the class becomes overcrowded, your grades drop, or you become a behavior problem, you can denied enrollment for the next year.

I sincerely doubt you have to pay over $4,000 is local school taxes (which is different than property taxes). If you do, you have too big of a house.

 

Not specifically the school taxes but the overall local taxes and county taxes (John Dunn's paycheck) are over $4Girr....$3800 specifically for local taxes which include school/library/and whatever else....

 

As far too big of a house, not hardly just too nice of a nieghborhood. Dont forget I have a family of 6 total so if you know any cheap 4 bedroom homes anywhere in town let me know because they are few and far between. Not to mention I havent been in my home very long. I wish I could have bought way back in the early 90's when home values were lower and the property valuations werent as high. However, backin the early 90's I was enjoying the college years and a home purchase was the farthest thing from my mind.

Not specifically the school taxes but the overall local taxes and county taxes (John Dunn's paycheck) are over $4Girr....$3800 specifically for local taxes which include school/library/and whatever else....

 

As far too big of a house, not hardly just too nice of a nieghborhood. Dont forget I have a family of 6 total so if you know any cheap 4 bedroom homes anywhere in town let me know because they are few and far between. Not to mention I havent been in my home very long. I wish I could have bought way back in the early 90's when home values were lower and the property valuations werent as high. However, backin the early 90's I was enjoying the college years and a home purchase was the farthest thing from my mind.

 

I figured as such. But its only the school tax portion at issue in this discussion.

 

And as for the point about you wishing you'd have bought your home back in the 90's when valuations weren't so high, I hate to sound like I keep busting your chops, but when you bought the house has nothing to do with valuations as the PVA is required to (and unfortunately the PVA in Campbell County does) reassess homes on their fair market value. We bought our home in the early 90's and trust me it is assessed at fmv. I am going to have to spend some serious time with you on Spring Break giving you an education on football, politics and taxes..

So if a non-resident student is academically qualified, there is available space and he pays tuition he can attend Highlands or Beechwood.

 

Do other "public" schools have this option or is it unique to "independent" public schools?

 

 

In re your question, every public school can accept out of district students. Its up to the school district's Board of Education to make that decision. Its also up to the Board to determine if tuition will be charged and if so the amount of tuition. Although from my knowledge, if there is no reciprocity agreement (aka: ADA contract) most school districts accepting OOD students do charge some tuition. But again, every school district can if it wants to accept OOD students. Not unique to independents at all. And just in case someone missed the million of times its been posted on here, an independent is a public school. Hope that helps.