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Board approves first reading of updated residency rules; trustees debate future of "grandparent" permits
Summary
Trustees approved the first reading of updated residency policies and discussed how to handle longstanding "grandparent" permits and verification of student addresses. Staff was directed to tighten annual re‑verification, allow siblings priority for existing grandparent permits and explore verification tools and temporary staffing.
The board gave first‑reading approval Feb. 11 to revised district residency policies (Board Policy 5111.1 and related language) after a lengthy discussion about grandparent permits, siblings, verification procedures and the timing of enrollment.
Trustees were responding to staff recommendations and parental concerns about capacity, fairness and administrative workload as the district approaches open enrollment. Staff said the re‑enrollment portal opens Feb. 18 and urged the board to provide direction quickly so families and staff can plan.
Key points from the discussion: - Annual…
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