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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t understand the argument about kids joining a school mid year. Funding is per pupil and follows the student. Each pupil brings a base rate of about $15,000.[/quote]

Yes, it's clear that you don't understand the argument. New kids don't bring funding if they join after count day.

It's not just that they have to take some kids, it's that DCPS has to stand ready to absorb an unknown number of kids. DCPS can't say they only take new kids in certain grades or at certain times. No matter how disruptive to the school model, no matter how far behind, no matter of special needs, DCPS has to take them. If a charter suddenly closes, DCPS must stand ready to take kids at their IB schools on zero notice. Would charters agree to take a portion of that load? How much funding would charters want in exchange for agreeing to that obligation? I don't mean taking a few kids at their discretion, I mean an advance agreement to take unknown numbers in unknown grades. [/quote]

Fortunately, few kids fall into this category so it doesn't make much difference either way. [/quote]

DCPS was +728 kids at the end of last school year. It's not few. And the short notice makes it extra difficult. Again, would charters agree to this lack of control over their enrollment without compensation? I doubt it.[/quote]

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