District to pilot address‑verification process for current 8th graders to protect neighborhood seats

District staff proposed a pilot address‑verification process intended to protect neighborhood school spaces as the district grows. "The recommendation for an address verification process came from a couple of different things," Executive Director Boos Till said, and staff recommended starting with current 8th graders and rolling out four additional grade levels per school year thereafter.

Under the proposal, staff would send communication to current 8th‑grade families on Friday, Feb. 7; families would submit one Informed K12 form with two documents verifying address by March 24. Staff will review submissions beginning the Monday after the mailing, and on March 25 the district will follow up with any families whose address had not been verified. Boos Till said staff will add Aeries fields to limit duplicate work for households with multiple students.

Trustees welcomed the concept but raised concerns about the form’s wording and technical limitations. Trustee Mody said the form’s mixed purpose (address change versus verification) could confuse parents and urged a simpler, single-purpose form to minimize callbacks and staff workload. Several trustees also criticized Aeries’ mobile interface and suggested staff explore other student information systems over time.

Boos Till and Dr. Nicholas told the board the form had already been revised to clarify instructions and that a quick link had been added to the Student Services webpage. Staff emphasized they will collect feedback during the pilot to measure parent participation and staff time required, and that traditional customer service follow‑up (phone or in‑person help) will remain available for families who need assistance.

The board did not adopt a formal policy; trustees requested follow‑up reports on pilot results and parent response rates.