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Re: Ontario Moving to District Model in 2017

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Originally Posted by Monochron View Post
Though it may not be a popular opinion, or even one that you are interested in, I will say that if $2,500 is more than double your previous operating cost then FRC probably isn't the most effective program for your students even with the TDSB contribution. Vex or FTC offer a much broader experience for students at that price point

Still that's certainly no reason to "give up" if you and your students are dedicated to building an effective program. But the way you seem to be viewing the need to raise around $1,250 I might recommend going another route where your money will go further.
So, is this the true cost of moving to districts? Telling some teams "sorry, but maybe this program isn't for you"?
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