Was told my kid’s COSA acceptance was an “error” - any advice?

[Anonymous]

Long story short but we were basically notified that our child’s cosa approval was “an error.” I’m pretty baffled here and unsure what my next steps should be. What kind of error is that?! Ugh. Has anyone been in this boat and how did you proceed?

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry that happened, OP! Can you appeal to a supervisor of whoever you connected with? Explain that you made plans based on the acceptance, and that this reversal is creating a hardship?

[Anonymous]

How moronic of MCPS. Even if the acceptance was an error, on general principle, they should not take this back and just accept the mistake and not disorient and upset the student and their family who did nothing wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How moronic of MCPS. Even if the acceptance was an error, on general principle, they should not take this back and just accept the mistake and not disorient and upset the student and their family who did nothing wrong.

This.

[Anonymous]

I would tell them you’ve spent money arranging for the change and simply cannot reverse it now. That it will create immense hardship for your family and they’ll need to make an exception to fix this or you’re going to the Central Office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How moronic of MCPS. Even if the acceptance was an error, on general principle, they should not take this back and just accept the mistake and not disorient and upset the student and their family who did nothing wrong.

+1

Wow they are idiots. Sorry,OP. You should work this up the chain of command.

[Anonymous]

appeal. it is overly burdensome for your student and family now that you’ve aligned your life/transport/care needs on acceptance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Long story short but we were basically notified that our child’s cosa approval was “an error.” I’m pretty baffled here and unsure what my next steps should be. What kind of error is that?! Ugh. Has anyone been in this boat and how did you proceed?

How do you know the error isn't in error?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Long story short but we were basically notified that our child’s cosa approval was “an error.” I’m pretty baffled here and unsure what my next steps should be. What kind of error is that?! Ugh. Has anyone been in this boat and how did you proceed?

How do you know the error isn't in error?

Yeah....tempting to ignore second notification. How long ago was it approved?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Long story short but we were basically notified that our child’s cosa approval was “an error.” I’m pretty baffled here and unsure what my next steps should be. What kind of error is that?! Ugh. Has anyone been in this boat and how did you proceed?

they're probably just shaking you down

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How moronic of MCPS. Even if the acceptance was an error, on general principle, they should not take this back and just accept the mistake and not disorient and upset the student and their family who did nothing wrong.

Agreed. I could understand if there were 200 acceptances that were erroneous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would tell them you’ve spent money arranging for the change and simply cannot reverse it now. That it will create immense hardship for your family and they’ll need to make an exception to fix this or you’re going to the Central Office.

Aren’t COSA decisions made at Central Office?

[Anonymous]

I'd reach out to central office and the BOE. They should honor the original decision.

[Anonymous]

I think it is fair to ask, but I don't think if they reverse the decision you'll have much room for challenge. Read the information carefully but at least a while ago when I looked (many many years ago), principals were allowed to cancel the COSA for any reason including over enrollment at the school, student behavior, etc...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:appeal. it is overly burdensome for your student and family now that you’ve aligned your life/transport/care needs on acceptance.

That's not a hardship.