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Old 06-03-2011, 08:45 AM
 
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I over heard a conversation yesterday between to mothers. They were discussing the option of paying the public school a tuition for their child to go into a different district.
I did not know that was possible? Is it?

Can a CMS child go to a Union Co school if they pay tuition or vice versa?

Just thought the conversation was interesting.
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Old 06-03-2011, 01:27 PM
 
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In the last district I worked in Virginia that happens but It had to be approved by the board. Not sure about NC.
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Old 06-03-2011, 01:31 PM
 
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I am pretty sure you can do this in Cabarrus county. I think you have to pay somewhere around 1K though I'm not sure if that is a one time payment or if you have to make multiple payments.
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Old 06-03-2011, 03:03 PM
 
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Yes, it is possible. It is not always allowed.

The last time I talked to someone doing this, the rate was $1,600 per year for tuition for out of district.

It works well if you are not trying to get your child into the best rated schools. It is next to impossible to get into places like Myers Park, Marvin Ridge, or similarly rated schools.

It does NOT work for Magnet programs, I checked. I wanted my youngest to go to Smith Academy in CMS. We live in UC. I was more than willing to pay $1,600. I was told no, even though there was room at the time......GRRRRRR.

Dawn
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Old 06-04-2011, 09:08 AM
 
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All I can think of is...

discrimination
taxpayer money going to vouchers
racism
Al Sharpton
unfair
segregation

Wish those thoughts weren't engrained in my head!
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