Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 22:40     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
Unless the OOB set asides are additive, that OOB kids feeders are then considered IB, it would be less OOB at Wilson with 20% than the current 40%.

But i guess the set aside may be additive? Anyone know?
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 22:34     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
Anonymous wrote:My point is, under plan B, I think Wilson will have less OOB than currently.


Can you explain, please?
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 22:32     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
My point is, under plan B, I think Wilson will have less OOB than currently.
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 22:30     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
Anonymous wrote:But, if it was max 20% total OOB at Wilson, isn't that less than the current ~40%?


A set aside of 20% doesn't mean the same thing as a maximum of 20%. The set aside sets the minimum number of seats that must be reserved for OOB students. As long as the OOB lottery exists, more students can always come in as long as there is space. I could be wrong, but I think this is where the "OOB feeder rights" argument begins.
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 22:25     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
...plan B.
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 22:25     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
OP here, for parents wanting a firm neighborhood school, I'm having trouble seeing any downside to
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 22:07     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
This point really needs clarificación to have any opinion about option 3.
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 22:05     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
Anonymous wrote:Jeff, who take priority, the set aside or IB? I understood plan B to have guaranteed right if IB.


I'd like to know as well, but if there is a guaranteed right to IB kids, wouldn't adding another 20% on top of that lead to overcrowded schools? Where will they find space for the OOB kids?
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 22:02     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
Jeff, who take priority, the set aside or IB? I understood plan B to have guaranteed right if IB.
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 22:00     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
But, if it was max 20% total OOB at Wilson, isn't that less than the current ~40%?
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 22:00     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
Nobody will - which is why property values will go down. Nobody will buy a house knowin there is a real chance that there kid won't be able to attend the good local school. DCPS will lose too - people leave and take their tax dollars with them. Houses in Bethesda will shoot up in value.
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 21:56     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
I don't like the set aside.
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 21:34     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
Great question, I wondered the same thing. But I hope that IB gets priority over OOB, correct?
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 21:31     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
Is it really a guarantee? What happens if there is no room after 15/20% set asides?
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2014 21:29     Subject: Option B best for Ward 3?
What do people think? This sounds pretty reasonable to me. Guaranteed right all the way through, correct? Main difference is the set aside.