@Joseph You misunderstood my math. I was discussing busing alone, which would drop significantly. Alternative placement cost (SCHI) would drop as well. The total school budget would jump, probably closer to $18k per child (Toms River is $17k). The local district typically covers 55-58% of that, the state covers about 35-38% more. The rest is federal. Taxes will jump significantly.
My comment about truancy wasn�t a disagreement. It was an opinion. They shouldn�t punish kids who spend longer every day learning than an average public school student.
Finally, they can punish a public school by forcing the state to take over the district. It�s rare, but it happens. And I�m pretty sure Lakewood has been threatened (or at least discussed) for state control. That would not be good.