Basketball star LeBron James opened the free "I Promise" school in Akron, Ohio, this week that offers free uniforms, transportation and bicycles and guaranteed tuition to the University of Akron. In July 2018, James unveiled the I Promise School in his home town of Akron, Ohio. This includes using a model to incorporate longer school years and days, and additional teachers to reduce class sizes. @KingJames is another low IQ #usefulidiot mouthpiece: “taxpayers will pay for the bulk of the costs… the district will pay more than half the costs – perhaps around 75 percent – once it is fully running.”https://t.co/rSHYIb5zwR, — Mojo Rizn (@mojo_rizn) August 6, 2018, Interesting break down of the costs of ⁦⁦⁦@KingJames⁩ I promise school project. The foundation has already contributed $500,000 this year to cover additional teachers, training and after-school care. Alcohol IS essential, but hairdryers aren't: Welsh ministers flounder as they try to defend 'power mad' Mark... 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(CNN)The inaugural class of LeBron James' I Promise School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, has received some amazing news. The I Promise School is receiving the same level of state and local funds per pupil as all other schools in the district. The NC Promise Tuition Plan reaffirms the state’s commitment to make the university experience affordable and accessible to all. district Treasurer Ryan Pendleton told O'Donnell. Wannabe Entertainment, LeBron’s ‘I Promise School’ To Cost Taxpayers Millions Of Dollars Every Year, August 7, 2018. Following the attack from Trump, the school district spokesman also came out in defense of LeBron. A philanthropic endeavor! Media start celebrating everyday tax payers footing the burden too. LeBron has previously donated millions of dollars to his hometown school district. Most celebrity forays into education been into the contentious charter school movement but I Promise intends to be a genuine public school, not a charter or a private school. Yorkshire pensioner gives thoughts on Tier 3, Entire contentious 60 Minutes interview between Trump and Stahl, Breathtaking moment daring diver jumps off 35-metre-high cliff. He did a lot, but taxpayers should know it's their investment too.'. (Obama?). "So for me to be able to be in a position where I can give these kids options to decide what they want to do with their future, it's probably the best thing I've ever done.". ", The LeBron James Family Foundation, it should be noted, plans to spend at least $2 million annually "when the school has grown to capacity.". If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. But it’s only one of the factors parents must consider, which is why researching and selecting child care options can feel like such an overwhelming decision. School Opening Excitement; Girls on the Run Adds More Schools; A Walk/Run in the Park; Call This 'The LeBron James Education Act' Artist Kris Rhymes visits I PROMISE school; Showing Up; Support and resources grow at I PROMISE; LeBron James’ College Promise; Teacher Librarian at I PROMISE School "This is bigger than basketball." The costs will mostly be covered by moving teachers, students and funds from other schools, according to the district. The foundation will specifically be paying for less than 25 percent of the school’s operating costs, according to Cleveland-based newspaper, which estimated that “the district will pay more than half the costs — perhaps around 75 percent – once [the school] is fully running. The I Promise School (IPS) follows the Akron Public School District curriculum, but includes additional wraparound services provided by the foundation to help at-risk students within the district. It’s #FakeNews. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that, because I Promise is a public school, the Akron School district will pay between 50 percent and 75 percent of the costs to run the school. He is pictured addressing the crowd, The I Promise School, which is the product of a decade's worth of work, is focused on helping Akron students from difficult backgrounds who qualify based on socioeconomic and performance factors, LeBron's (above at the opening) foundation will contribute $2 million a year when the school is functioning at full capacity with all eight grades. Since IPS is a public school and is not run as a private or charter school, APS is handling the standard operational costs for its building, students and staff. He’s paying for part of it. Alex D is a conservative journalist, who covers all issues of importance for conservatives. Alex D is a conservative journalist, who covers all issues of importance for conservatives. Only cares for himself. Let's go.' — FriendlyJan (@FriendlyJMC) August 7, 2018, 75% straight taxpayer funded, the other 25% will result in probably a 40% tax refund for James. According to Cleveland.com, “The exact breakdown of expenses for the new I Promise School is unclear… But the district will pay more than half the costs — perhaps around 75 percent — once it is fully running.” Indeed, the whole project is city-operated. Pendleton said under state and federal rules for public schools, the foundation would not be able to completely fund the school. July 2018: Here's a first look at the new LeBron James I PROMISE school in Akron. APS estimated IPS would cost about $2.5 million for the 2019 fiscal year with its current 240 third and fourth grade students. District officials are still trying to finalize the contract details for the school, Cleveland.com reports. Also keep in mind that every buck the foundation has spent on the school is tax deductible. Powered by BizBudding Inc. 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Nearly three months ago, NBA player LeBron James made disgusting comments about President Donald Trump. ", "This school would not have happened without the partnership with LeBron James,". LeBron was widely praised and received national media coverage for his support of at-risk children when the school officially opened last month. The LeBron “foundation” (which means other people’s money) pays only a small portion: https://t.co/TESj8bDsEY, — RadioDoneRight (@FrantzRadio) August 6, 2018, National media dishing fake news again: A tax write off expenditure by an overpaid athlete does not make him a beacon, to the nation. A championship is for a team, that's for an organization and a city. So disrespectful and so self-centered. Exposing the truth is his ultimate goal, mixed with wit where it's appropriate, and feels that journalism shouldn't be censored. To remain eligible, students need to remain in good academic standing, take part in a required number of community service or volunteer hours and complete a minimum number of credit hours per year. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 'Mysterious beast' lurks under lake, Shocking moment Delta passenger punches flight attendant in face, Close-up of moment passenger hits flight attendant over masks, Drunk man driving large boat crashes into multiple docked boats, Gunshots fired in residential property in Birmingham, Hit-and-run driver causes fatal four-car accident killing one person, Angela Rayner 'shouts scum' at Tory MP in House of Commons, 'I don't give a sod!' Let’s be honest how much King did! And I BET Fed govt gave a grant too! THEY WOULDA CALLED HIM A LIAR. I guess I believed he was paying 100% of the costs https://t.co/JMWpBtV5u1 pic.twitter.com/VLYBV4GNkW, — scott huff (@huff_scott) August 5, 2018, This is far less about LeBron James the person. @realDonaldTrump was right again! But these kids, this is for generation after generation after generation and it's for these kids, so it means everything.'. Join him & let’s spread the good word! READ MORE I LeBron James' I PROMISE School opens in Akron. Former Nets HC has emerged as a 'strong contender' to join Ty Lou's coaching staff (Stein), @Jonwass talks to scouts and looks at the tape to decide if Deni could be the next Euro NBA star ⬇️, covered mostly by shifting students, teachers and money from other schools. Except Akron Public Schools is paying for 75% of it, Univ in Akron put in $100K But the Akron district will actually end up paying around 75 percent of costs - $8 million - once it is fully established. LeBron's school earned the praise of First Lady Melania Trump this week after the President attacked the NBA star in a weekend tweet questioning his intelligence. “You wouldn’t know from all the national coverage that LeBron James isn’t paying for everything at his new I Promise School in Akron,”  Patrick O’Donnell of The Plain Dealer reported over the weekend.