MISD Administrative Guidelines for Student Transfer Requests
Student Transfer Requests for Children of Non-MISD Employees

The following information includes guidelines the administration uses in making the decisions regarding inter-district and intra-district transfers of children of non-MISD employees.

The district policy on transfers can be found at:
http://www.tasb.org/policy/pol/private/043907/
Type in "FDA local" for inter-district transfers and "FDB local" for intra-district transfers

SPECIAL NOTES AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING TRANSFERS OF CHILDREN OF NON-MISD EMPLOYEES

• An acceptable “Proof of Residency” which verifies that the petitioner legally lives within the MISD attendance boundaries must accompany each transfer request form.

• Student transfer requests of this type will only be accepted and considered during the following dates:

• June 1-15 of each year. Any request received prior to this date will not be processed.

• Families who move into the MISD after this date will be handled on an individual basis.

• All secondary transfers are subject to review by the University Interscholastic League.

• All transfers are based on availability of space and are considered on a year-by-year basis.
   

Out-of-District Transfer Students:
(for students whose parents live outside the MISD boundaries and DO NOT work for the MISD)
 

• Current students who move out of the district must leave the district the day they move outside of the MISD attendance boundaries.

• Parents who present a contract on a home in the district with closing date stated will be allowed to enroll students in MISD. If the closing date is after September 15 of current year, the full semester tuition must be paid. A pro-rated refund will be issued depending on move in date.

• Families who move from one MISD attendance zone to another during the school year may request through the principal, that the student stay in the school for the remainder of that semester only.

In-District Transfer Requests:

When reviewing petitions for student transfers, the McKinney ISD will consider each request on an individual basis; however, the guidelines below are in place to ensure consistency in our process. The transfer petitions will be considered by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction. All authorizations for K-12 student transfers are for a one-year period; petitions must be submitted annually. An approval for one year does not guarantee nor imply the approval of future transfers to the same campus or to the feeder campus.

Other considerations for In-District Transfer Requests:

• All MISD in-district transfer requests will be made in writing by filling out the official, “MISD Student Transfer Request Form” (see below) and sending it to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum in care of the Curriculum and Instruction office located at #1 Duvall. Incomplete petition forms will not be considered and will be returned to sender with no action taken.

• The Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction 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.

• Due to the rapid growth in the MISD, the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction will generally deny requests for student intra-district transfers to campuses projected at 90% of capacity or greater as of May 1 unless significant extenuating circumstances exist.

• Due to the diverse and specialized allocation of staffing at high school campuses, building capacities, and UIL considerations, all general public high school student transfer requests will be denied.

• Parents whose transfer requests are approved will be responsible for providing transportation to and from the campus.

• Petitions for intra-district transfers during the semester will be denied based on potential disruption of the educational program at both the home and requested campuses.

• As stated in the MISD Student Code of Conduct, student transfers may be revoked for lack of academic progress, attendance, tardies and/or misconduct.

How to make a written request for an In-District Transfer Request:

• Any parent or legal guardian (students under the age of 18 cannot make a transfer request themselves) wishing to ask for In-District Transfer must completely fill out the official “MISD Student Transfer Request Form” and send it to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, who is the Superintendent’s designee for transfers. The form can be mailed (#1 Duvall, McKinney, Texas 75069), dropped off in person, or faxed (469-742-4042).

• An acceptable “Proof of Residency” must accompany each transfer request.

• Any form that is not completely filled out will not be considered and will be returned to the sender with no action taken.
   

Click Here to Download the 2008-2009 MISD Student Request Form

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 the Superintendent. Appeals must be submitted in writing within 10 days of the initial denial. Parents/guardians not satisfied with the findings of the appeal 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.