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[quote=Anonymous]What's wrong with pushing for another option is that we can't so much as discuss options without having our heads bitten off by PTA leaders for being backstabbing naysayers.  It's the boosters' way or the highway. Translation: we get a 30 million dollar renovation of Jefferson Academy, tomorrow, thanks, even it's a colossal waste of money, like the various Taj Mahal HS renovations.  These buildings sit half empty, with proficiency pass rates in the teens, after 70, 80, 100 million or more was lavished on them.  Visited Dunbar or Eastern lately?

Privately, many Brent and Maury parents would thrilled if the Jefferson and/or EH buildings were handed off to BASIS or Latin, so those in-demand charters would finally have decent facilities, and be in a position to offer many more spots that Ward 6 families would actually take.  But, no this option can't even be discussed. No parents' survey allowed.  The PTAs keep inviting Jefferson and EH reps to general meetings to boost for their schools. Count how many parents hang around to listen - two dozen, tops.  I remember PTA meetings at both schools that were packed with 200 parents.  That ship has sailed.[/quote]

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