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Weston committee reviews nonresident tuition policy, confirms rolling admissions practice
Summary
Committee reviewed Policy 5118 and its regulation for nonresident students, clarified the district accepts nonresident tuition students on a rolling basis unless closed, noted fewer than 10 tuition students district‑wide (including staff children), and confirmed tuition rates will be set through the budget and referendum process.
The Policy Committee reviewed Policy 5118 and its regulation governing nonresident student admissions and tuition.
Erica explained the policy sets district standards for admitting nonresident students and that the district historically had a regulation but not a formal policy. Jody described operational practice: central office vets applications, schools review documentation (including IEP/504 considerations) and the superintendent approves admissions. "Technically, nonresident tuition is on a rolling basis throughout the year," Jody said, noting the district closed applications last year because of high volume at the start of school. Jody added the district currently has "a handful" of tuition students — "I would say less than 10" — and that those numbers include staff children.
Committee members asked whether the district should set a firm application deadline so families know when decisions will be made; Jody said the district normally reopens the application period after rates are set and anticipated reopening in July once budget rates are set and approved at the main meeting.
Outcome and next steps: No formal vote was taken. The committee asked staff to consider whether to add a specific application closing date to policy/regulation language and to ensure the board's role in setting tuition rates remains clear; tuition rates continue to be set through the budget process and referendum.
