MISD GUIDELINES FOR INTRADISTRICT AND INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS

(2006-2007)
The following information includes guidelines the administration uses in making the decisions regarding interdistrict and intradistrict transfers.
The district policy on transfers can be found at:
http://www.tasb.org/policy/pol/private/043907/

Type in FDA local for interdistrict transfers and FDB local for intradistrict transfers

Note:

• All secondary transfers are subject to review by the University Interscholastic League.
• Parents/guardians are responsible for transportation of transfer students.
• All transfers are based on availability of space and are considered on a year-by-year basis.

Out-of-District Transfer Students (students whose parents live outside the MISD boundaries and do not work for MISD)

• Current students who move out of the district must leave the district the day they move outside of McKinney ISD.

In-District Hardship Transfer Requests

• All MISD in-district hardship transfer requests will be made in writing to the superintendent or his designee.
• The superintendent or his designee will decide all transfer requests on a case-by-case basis. The district will consider health issues and legal issues that are verifiable and documented and can be resolved by a transfer. Transfers for siblings of students who are placed in self-contained special education units that are not located on every campus will be considered for a hardship intra-district transfer. Students who are held-back (in grades K-8) and asked to repeat a grade may also qualify for a hardship transfer.

 How to make a transfer request 

• Write a letter that outlines the type of transfer request desired. Include the child’s name and grade level, current attendance zone and home address, contact phone number, school you would like your child to attend and reasons. Include medical and/or legal documentation for hardship transfers. Proof of residency is also required. Please attach it to the request.
• Mail to McKinney ISD, Transfer Request, MISD, #1 Duvall Street, McKinney, TX 75069 or fax to 469-742-4188.

Appeals

Parents/guardians not satisfied with a decision granted regarding a transfer, pursuant to McKinney ISD Board of Trustees Policy FNG (LOCAL), may submit a written petition of appeal to Tom Crowe, MISD superintendent. Parents/guardians not satisfied with the findings of Mr. Crowe may then submit a petition for further review by the Board pursuant to Education Code 25.034. The decision of the Board is final, according to the provisions of Education Code 25.034.