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marcomermaid writes:

in response to sailingby:

There would be a very negative impact on Lely High School if the Marco Island Academy (MIA) drew nearly a quarter of the students away from it. Schools receive financing based on a head count. A certain amount is allocated per student and it becomes the budget for the school. That would be devastating to Lely and it would be completely understandable if the School Board saw this MIA as too detrimental to approve.

If it is a great education the MIA parents seek with the academic rigor they propose then establish the academy within Lely High School to compliment the already outstanding programs offered there.

That might actually have a chance at success and would be an efficient and cost effective solution.

How true!!!! The idea of a school within a school is a win-win for all of us.

The tough economic times do not "let us take lightly" the negative impact on Lely. Why approve another high school when it has been proven it is not needed and will only cost all of us more money?

If Marco citizens are supporting public education with 48% of our taxes, we do have a say in how our money is being spent. I agree with those requesting our City to find out NOW (through a vote?) our opionion on this issue.

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