School choice at CMS is capped at just 16 students. That number is unlikely to grow and could shrink, with funding that fluctuates year to year. Meanwhile, roughly 50 families apply annually and only one or two can be enrolled. Many are CMS alumni wanting to carry on traditions they cherish. A tuition model removes the cap, allows the district to set its own rates, and provides control over how many students are welcomed. It replaces uncertainty with stability and allows the district to plan long-term instead of hoping the state doesn't cut funding.