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St. Joseph board previews transfer-request process after boundary changes
Summary
Superintendent Dr. McGinnis told the board new boundaries have been published and that families must submit transfer requests before the semester; staff children retain their choice under district policy but the district will not grandfather students when consolidating high schools due to capacity limits.
Superintendent Dr. McGinnis briefed the board on the districts transfer policy and how the recent boundary changes will affect student placement.
Dr. McGinnis said the district published new boundaries and will provide an online tool so families can enter their address to see next years assigned school. Families wishing to request a transfer must submit a transfer request to the district prior to the semesters start, and the district expects to open the transfer process in January once boundary notification letters are mailed.
On the commonly asked question of grandfathering, Dr. McGinnis said the district will not grandfather students when it transitions from three high schools to two because capacity limits require enforcing the new boundaries. He said a district-level committee, not an individual principal, will review transfer requests and the district will use a rubric to ensure a fair, consistent process.
Dr. McGinnis also noted current board policy allows staff to have their children attend the school of their choice; the district intends to maintain staff input while removing final decision-making from building principals.
The transcript records board discussion and clarification but no formal vote on the transfer policy during this meeting; staff said they will share further information with families when the committee and procedures are finalized.
