I will definately look into our options if the district doesn't pan out. You guys really gave me some good ideas of where to look. There is no way we can afford to pay this out of pocket at those prices, our car is only worth 4k tops and that has to go to other expenses first! It's been 2 weeks now since I was told I would be contacted by a someone from the district and I have heard nothing. I just emailed to ask how long I have to wait to be contacted. This is not a good sign that they want to work with me. I'm guessing the goal is to put me off for the rest of the school year and start it all over again next year (and hey, maybe the issue will disappear by then anyway!) The next email I write will be less nice. I'll give them until Friday. But just wanted to thank everyone for the helpful advice and ideas. I'll give the school a few more weeks and then look into other ideas. Thanks.
