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Transfer REGULATIONS, POLICIES & PROCEDURES
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REGULATIONS AND POLICIES GOVERNING INTERDISTRICT ATTENDANCE PERMITS
In accordance with Sections 46600 to 46609 of the Education Code, the school districts of Riverside County establish Interdistrict agreements annually, which provide for the exchange of pupils. The enrollment of pupils from districts, other than that of residence, is not mandatory. If there is sufficient room in the district, school, and a program for desired attendance, requests will be considered, provided the reasons are justifiable and in accordance with district governing board policy.
Reasons for Approvals:
- Senior Student – The district may permit those pupils who are in the highest grade of elementary, middle or senior high school permission to graduate from the school which they have attended just prior to their move to another district.
- Specialized High School Program – Availability of a specialized high school program in the district of desired attendance was not available in the district of residence. If the district of residence has a similar program at any school within the district, the student does not qualify under this category. Note: One or two classes do not constitute a “program.”
- Planned Change of Residence – Specific and written evidence must be given that a residence in the district of desired attendance is being obtained. Such permit should not be issued for longer than three months.
- School District Employment – Parent/legal guardian is a permanent employee of the school district of desired attendance. Verification must be provided.
- Child Care – These are to be initially granted only to kindergarten through eighth-grade school-age students when it is impossible to arrange adequate childcare or supervision in the district of residence. Verification must be provided and Childcare provider must reside within the boundaries of district being requested.
- Bullying –Student has been determined by personnel of the district of residence to have been the victim of a “severe or pervasive” act of bullying by a student of the district of residence, as defined in Education Code 48900(r) and attempts by the district have not led to resolution of the problem.
Reasons for Denials:
- Poor Attendance –the student’s attendance cannot be below 91%.
- Poor Grades –the student’s grade point average cannot be less than a 2.0.
- Poor Discipline –the student cannot have any suspensions or unsatisfactory citizenship.
- School or Program Impaction –not enough space in our schools
Additional Information:
- Requests based upon convenience or personal preference may not be considered.
- Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
INTERDISTRICT STUDENT TRANSFER PROCEDURES:
- Interdistrict Transfer forms are available for pick-up at the Romoland School District Office (Educational Services building) or click on the links on the Student Transfer page to download and print the required Interdistrict Transfer for the appropriate school year.
- All transfer renewal requests must be submitted by the dates indicated in the priority windows to be eligible for consideration for the next school year.
- The Romoland School District is currently experiencing steady enrollment growth at all of our school sites. If you are considering a transfer, we encourage you to do so during the priority window as this will increase the probability of the transfer being approved.
- Transfers will only be approved to school sites that have available space.
- All transfer requests must meet the terms and conditions listed on the transfer forms.
- Please know that our intent is to accommodate as many transfer requests as possible and that your patience and understanding throughout this process is greatly appreciated.
- For current school year requests, a final decision will be provided by the District notifying parents/guardians within 30 calendar days of receiving the request per Assembly Bill 2826.
- For future school year requests, a final decision will be provided by the District notifying parents/guardians as soon as possible, but not later than 14 calendar days following the beginning of the school year for which enrollment is sought per Assembly Bill 2826.
- Approvals and denials are made by the Pupil Services Department.
- Parent/Guardian will be notified of their transfer status INTO the district by mail or email. If your request was OUT OF district, and if approved, it will be sent directly to the requested district. Please follow-up with the requested district.
Timelines for Appeal:
Please be further advised that, pursuant to Education Code § 46601, you have the right to appeal this decision to the County Board of Education within 30 calendar days from the date of this letter. Education Code § 46601, subdivision (a), provides: The person having legal custody may appeal, within 30 calendar days of the failure or refusal to issue a permit, or to enter into an agreement allowing the attendance, to the county board of education having jurisdiction over the district of residence of the parent or legal guardian or person having legal custody. Failure to appeal within the required time is good cause for denial of an appeal. An appeal shall be accepted only upon verification by the county board’s designee that appeals within the districts have been exhausted. If new evidence or grounds for the request are introduced, the county board may remand the matter for further consideration by the district or districts. In all other cases, the appeal shall be granted or denied on its merits.
- Failure by the parent/guardian to meet the timelines will constitute an abandonment of the request.
- You must appeal to the district that denied your request prior to appealing to the County Board of Education.
INTRADISTRICT/SCHOOL CHOICE STUDENT TRANSFER PROCEDURES:
Intradistrict transfers (also known as School Choice Transfer) are transfer requests between schools within the Romoland School District. Students must be registered in order to apply for a IntraDistrict/School Choice transfer. Students must be registered first in order to apply for an Intradistrict/School Choice transfer request. There are two types of Intradistrict/School Choice Transfers Requests:
- Open Enrollment Intradistrict/School Choice Transfers change your school of residence permanently if approved. Approval is contingent on available space and the student may be subject to displacement annually due to excessive enrollment. Open Enrollment is held each year from January 2 through June 1. (The OPEN ENROLLMENT INTRA-DISTRICT/SCHOOL CHOICE TRANSFER-WINDOW for 2024-2025 opens on January 2, 2024, and will close on June 1, 2024).
- Post-Open Enrollment Intradistrict/School Choice Transfers are granted for one school year only if approved. POST-OPEN ENROLLMENT INTRADISTRICT/ SCHOOL CHOICE TRANSFERS -Begins June 2, 2024.
Intradistrict/School Choice transfer approvals are subject to space availability. During the respective windows, interested families must complete a School Choice Transfer Request in the Aeries Parent Portal.Intradistrict/School Choice transfer approvals are subject to space availability. During the respective windows, interested families must complete a School Choice Transfer Request in the Aeries Parent Portal.Instruction for How to Submit School Choice Transfer Request in Aeries Parent Portal
*Students must be registered first in order to apply for an Intradistrict/School Choice transfer request.
For Currently Enrolled Students
- During the applicable time frame, log in to the Aeries Parent Portal.
- Click on the student you would like to submit a School Choice Transfer Request.
- Be sure you have selected the correct student.
- Click Student Info.
- Click on the School Choice Transfer Request Form.
- Complete the request.
- Repeat for every student as necessary.
Need help filling out a School Choice Transfer Request in the Aeries Parent Portal? Call the Pupil Services Department at (951) 926.9244 ext. 1253.