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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These proposals overlook the fact that funding, to some degree, is tied to enrollment.  The loss of a classroom means the loss of teacher and about $100,000.  Watkins already forfeited a substantial chunk of federally-supported resources as the result of the loss of Title I status.  Now, DCPS has carved another $250,000 from the FY 2016 budget.[/quote]

Well, if you lose a classroom of course you're going to lose a teacher.  As for the loss of federal funds, yes, that's not great, but if more high SES families start attending, they can start pitching some funds in.  The reason the federal funds are given is for those families who'd never be able to pitch in.  [/quote]

You are a genius. I nominate you for Chancellor!!!  This is the kind of drivel that makes DCUM worthless. Where to start...

(1) "loss of federal funds....[isn't] great" - That's not a response if you actually own the P&L for a business. Funds are allocated so if you don't receive them then you have to make that up somewhere. What's yourt proposal?
(2) "...if more SES families start attending..." - Do you have data to support that theory? What's the cause and effect of the proposed action? What's the time lag? 
(3) "They can start pitching in some funds" - SO DCPS should plan their budgets and allocations based on some theoretical increase in giving? That's not how it works. You need to fund the necessities and then rely on non-guaranteed funds for "nice to haves" 
(4) "The reason the federal funds are given is for those families who'd never be able to pitch in" - REALLY??? Federal funds are designed to close gaps in parent donations to public schools?  Re-read your sentence and then get back to me. 
(5) Intentionally designing systems and policies to eliminate low income and FARMS kids and doing so in a manner that has a disproportionate impact by race is illegal.

I LOVE DCUM. Best entertainment ever.[/quote]

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