MD residents in DCPS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also sometimes people move and don't change their tags.

Although that's rarely a long-term thing with the stepped-up enforcement in DC.

http://dmv.washingtondc.gov/serv/registration/ROSA.shtm

I *love* calling the MPD/DPW on folks with out-of-state tags. I do it even when they're parked on private property (which is no less illegal). The enforcement folks are super-tenacious.

Why, how does this become your concern. Don't you have better and bigger things to occupy yourself. Do you have to tattle on your neighbors because they have yet to change their tags. it must be heaven being around you at any time of the day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also sometimes people move and don't change their tags.

Although that's rarely a long-term thing with the stepped-up enforcement in DC.

http://dmv.washingtondc.gov/serv/registration/ROSA.shtm

I *love* calling the MPD/DPW on folks with out-of-state tags. I do it even when they're parked on private property (which is no less illegal). The enforcement folks are super-tenacious.

Really? That's what you love? That is one sad, little shriveled raisin you've got for a soul, lady. You know, if you had any friends - or even acquaintances that liked you a little bit - you'd find yourself much too busy to *love* calling MPD/DPW to tattle on your neighbors and their out-of-town guests.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a MD resident I'd like to chime in. We chose a very popular language immersion program at a DC school because we don't have ANY similar options near us. We pay the non-resident tuition (around $10k depending on the grade) for our child and have never cheated the system. People, wake up! Just because you see a MD tag it doesn't mean they used a phony address to game to the system. I proudly tell anyone who asks (even the ones that whisper their question) that we do, in fact, live in MD and do pay to attend a so-so DCPS school so that DC can benefit from the language immersion. Then we do A LOT of supplementing at home!

Just a question, did you have to go through the lottery (either OOB or as a charter) to get your child into the school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a MD resident I'd like to chime in. We chose a very popular language immersion program at a DC school because we don't have ANY similar options near us. We pay the non-resident tuition (around $10k depending on the grade) for our child and have never cheated the system. People, wake up! Just because you see a MD tag it doesn't mean they used a phony address to game to the system. I proudly tell anyone who asks (even the ones that whisper their question) that we do, in fact, live in MD and do pay to attend a so-so DCPS school so that DC can benefit from the language immersion. Then we do A LOT of supplementing at home!

Just a question, did you have to go through the lottery (either OOB or as a charter) to get your child into the school?

Yes, we entered the lottery. I haven't found any charters that accept non-residents (someone please correct me if I'm wrong).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also sometimes people move and don't change their tags.

Although that's rarely a long-term thing with the stepped-up enforcement in DC.

http://dmv.washingtondc.gov/serv/registration/ROSA.shtm

I *love* calling the MPD/DPW on folks with out-of-state tags. I do it even when they're parked on private property (which is no less illegal). The enforcement folks are super-tenacious.

Really? That's what you love? That is one sad, little shriveled raisin you've got for a soul, lady. You know, if you had any friends - or even acquaintances that liked you a little bit - you'd find yourself much too busy to *love* calling MPD/DPW to tattle on your neighbors and their out-of-town guests.

MD and VA already steal income tax funds from DC because we don't get an income tax reciprocity agreement like every other state in the nation. If you live in DC you can either register your car here within 30 days (as is the law) and pay registration to the DC government, or apply for a ROSA exemption. Yes, when people are cheating on taxes and fees I enjoy turning them in. We have enough dead-beats and free-riders in the city, so it's the duty of every honest citizen to turn in the cheats.

Anything else I can clarify for you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also sometimes people move and don't change their tags.

Although that's rarely a long-term thing with the stepped-up enforcement in DC.

http://dmv.washingtondc.gov/serv/registration/ROSA.shtm

I *love* calling the MPD/DPW on folks with out-of-state tags. I do it even when they're parked on private property (which is no less illegal). The enforcement folks are super-tenacious.

Really? That's what you love? That is one sad, little shriveled raisin you've got for a soul, lady. You know, if you had any friends - or even acquaintances that liked you a little bit - you'd find yourself much too busy to *love* calling MPD/DPW to tattle on your neighbors and their out-of-town guests.

MD and VA already steal income tax funds from DC because we don't get an income tax reciprocity agreement like every other state in the nation. If you live in DC you can either register your car here within 30 days (as is the law) and pay registration to the DC government, or apply for a ROSA exemption. Yes, when people are cheating on taxes and fees I enjoy turning them in. We have enough dead-beats and free-riders in the city, so it's the duty of every honest citizen to turn in the cheats.

Anything else I can clarify for you?

Had you talked about duty to begin with, I think I could feel you. But, you went with "love" and that's just sad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a MD resident I'd like to chime in. We chose a very popular language immersion program at a DC school because we don't have ANY similar options near us. We pay the non-resident tuition (around $10k depending on the grade) for our child and have never cheated the system. People, wake up! Just because you see a MD tag it doesn't mean they used a phony address to game to the system. I proudly tell anyone who asks (even the ones that whisper their question) that we do, in fact, live in MD and do pay to attend a so-so DCPS school so that DC can benefit from the language immersion. Then we do A LOT of supplementing at home!

Just a question, did you have to go through the lottery (either OOB or as a charter) to get your child into the school?

My understanding is if there are no DC children who want a spot, out of state students can enroll and pay tuition. The first year at Washington YY, the school had slots for 150 kids to enroll, and ~130 or 135 did enroll. So there may have been Md residents who enrolled and paid tuition. I've heard that Washington Latin had some kids enroll in the early years under similar circumstances. Can't see how this (a slot available for out of state kid) could happen once a school gets traction and popularity. But, in the early years, I can imagine it occuring. Generally, once enrolled, a student can usually stay at the school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a MD resident I'd like to chime in. We chose a very popular language immersion program at a DC school because we don't have ANY similar options near us. We pay the non-resident tuition (around $10k depending on the grade) for our child and have never cheated the system. People, wake up! Just because you see a MD tag it doesn't mean they used a phony address to game to the system. I proudly tell anyone who asks (even the ones that whisper their question) that we do, in fact, live in MD and do pay to attend a so-so DCPS school so that DC can benefit from the language immersion. Then we do A LOT of supplementing at home!

Just a question, did you have to go through the lottery (either OOB or as a charter) to get your child into the school?

My understanding is if there are no DC children who want a spot, out of state students can enroll and pay tuition. The first year at Washington YY, the school had slots for 150 kids to enroll, and ~130 or 135 did enroll. So there may have been Md residents who enrolled and paid tuition. I've heard that Washington Latin had some kids enroll in the early years under similar circumstances. Can't see how this (a slot available for out of state kid) could happen once a school gets traction and popularity. But, in the early years, I can imagine it occuring. Generally, once enrolled, a student can usually stay at the school.

That is not the case with DCPS (it may be true of YY or other charters). Anyone can enter the lottery, regardless of residence. Right or wrong, no priority is given to DC residents for these programs. Everyone has an equal shot at getting selected, although siblings are given a bit of a boost. I'm sure there were plenty of DC residents on the very long waiting list that did not get in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think its more than 20-30 kids. The wierd part is that they are sometimes sending their kids to really mediocre DCPS schools. Like, its hard to believe the schools are better that their neighborhood school - I think some parents do it for convenience and cheap aftercare.

Source, please? Obviously a lot of this thread is about your opinions, but it would be nice to also have sone facts.