424 - PARTICIPATION OF NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
Resident students who are not enrolled in the District or any other public school district (“Non-Public School Students”) wishing to take courses in the School District of Auburndale shall apply, in writing, to the principal of the school they desire to attend. The letter of application shall include the name of the course requested and the signature of the non-public school principal approving the request (parent in case of home-school student). Application needs to be made prior to the start of the course and will be processed at the same time as all other regular course requests.Approval of the students’ requests shall be based on the following criteria:
1. The class and/or program requested is not at the maximum number of students for that grade span and/or space is available without overcrowding the existing class and/or program as determined by the principal and/or program director.
2. Participation will not be allowed in co-curriculars, athletics, dual credit offerings, virtual/online course, or the youth option program.
3. The student must agree to abide by the rules, regulations, and all applicable fees of the District including being on the public school premises only during the time that the class is in session.
4. The student must be academically qualified and meet the course requirements.
5. A Non-Public School Student may participate in all courses or programs that are specifically mandated by federal law (examples include Title I and special education services). A decision denying a request may be appealed to the Superintendent. If not resolved by the Superintendent, an appeal may be made to the Board of Education. Transportation of the Non-Public School Students shall not be the responsibility of the District.
Legal Ref.: Section 118.165(1)(d) Wisconsin Statutes
Adopted: April 27, 2005
Posted: 11/14/2007 12:14:49 pm