Residency Determination Procedures
To be considered domiciled within the District, the prospective student must show both a physical presence in the District, combined with an intent to remain (e.g., a fixed and permanent home). A showing of domicile (residence) may be made by presenting such documents as:
- real property deeds
- rental agreements
- leases
- rent checks
- rent receipts
- driver’s licenses
- utility bills
- voter registration cards
- library cards
- telephone listing
- mail delivery
- income tax returns
- affidavits
The building administrator of the school where the parent/guardian applies should make the preliminary determination of residency for registration. This requires a minimum of two pieces of evidence to verify residency. If there is a question regarding the residency, the following additional types of documents may be requested for verification:
- a deed or other proof of real property ownership
- a lease or rental agreement
- a utility bill in the parent/guardian’s name which shows an address within the district
- the address on the parent/guardian’s driver’s license or non-driver identification card
- a record of the parent/guardian’s voter registration
- a recent income tax return showing the parent/guardian’s name and address within the district
- a current paycheck stub showing the parent/guardian’s name and address within the district
- documentation illustrating the parent/guardian is receiving public assistance benefits at an address within the district.
In the case of a person claiming residency by virtue of a shared domicile within the district, a notarized statement from a person with whom the family is sharing a home is not sufficient documentation. Further evidence of residency must be requested as above.
