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Germantown board debates timing and process for withdrawing students found to live outside the district
Summary
Board members weighed whether students discovered to be nonresidents should be removed immediately or allowed to finish a short remaining period; staff described a verification process that typically includes three home visits and substantial denials (about 541 of 754 K-8 transfer applications denied this year); legal counsel cautioned inconsistent application could pose legal risk.
Board members and staff devoted the longest portion of the work session to the district's transfer and residency-verification process and whether the district should delay withdrawal of students found to live outside Germantown if discovery occurs near the end of a semester.
Chair (S1) reintroduced the item at the request of a board member, saying the question had come up in past meetings and in the community. Board member S4 asked whether the district could allow students who are discovered late in the term to remain through the last two to four weeks to avoid disruption to the child's education.
District staff (S2) and registration/student-services staff (S7) described the district's current procedure: families must provide proof of residency at registration, schools and student services monitor for irregularities and staff follow up when concerns arise. Staff said investigations often include home visits and documentary checks; S7 said the office typically conducts three site visits before making a determination and maintains a spreadsheet…
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