JFAB
SHUTESBURY SCHOOL COMMITTEE
TUITIONED IN STUDENTS POLICY
Only in unique
and unusual situations shall non-resident students be able to apply for
enrollment. Non-resident students who wish to enroll must apply through the
Superintendent on behalf of the School Committee. This application is not part
of the state regulated School Choice program and does not carry any of the
long-term benefits of School Choice (e.g. continuation of enrollment through
grade twelve.
The School
Committee will receive, evaluate, and decide on each request on an individual
basis after consulting with the school Principal and the Superintendent. The
School Committee may allow enrollment on a tuition basis for non-resident
students taking into account such factors as the space, the effect additional
students would have on staffing ratios, the reasons for the admission request,
and all other relevant information about the applicant and the school’s
circumstances at the time (this includes but is not limited to: class size, class
make-up, staffing requirements, overall funding, and future programming needs
of Shutesbury students).
Tuition will be
set at a level up to the per pupil cost for the district for regular education
for two years previous as reported by the Department of Education in the annual
report of per pupil spending; the level shall be at the discretion of the
School Committee. Special Education tuition will be subject to the discretion
of the School Committee.
The School
Committee may waive all or part of the tuition in the event of compelling
educational need. The Committee reserves the right to review the status of
non-resident students on an annual basis taking into account attendance,
tardiness, the child’s behavior, family cooperation and the availability and
space of regular and special education services.
Amended and
FINAL: 02-11-14