TRANSFERS

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 student transfers
of children of non-MISD employees.
The district policy on transfers can be found at:
http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/310
Student 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 zoned and receiving campus principals or their designee. 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.
Student Transfer Request will be accepted January 17 March 4, 2011. Any request received prior to this date
will not be processed. If a hardship occurs after this date the zoned and receiving administrators will review the
transfer at the time the hardship occurs.
The zoned and receiving principals 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 retained (in grades K-8)
and asked to repeat a grade may also qualify for a hardship transfer. The one year transfer is for the first year
after the student was retained from the zoned campus.
Due to the rapid growth in the MISD, most requests for student transfers to campuses projected at 90% of
capacity or greater will be denied unless significant extenuating circumstances exist.
Parents whose transfer requests are approved will be responsible for providing transportation to and from the
campus.
An acceptable Proof of Residency which verifies that the petitioner legally lives within the MISD attendance
boundaries must accompany each transfer request form.
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.
The student transfer can be revoked by the school or district administration if there is a violation of the
attendance policy and/or a violation of the McKinney ISD Student Code of Conduct (SCOC).
All transfers are based on availability of space and are considered on a year-by-year basis.
McKinney ISD does not accept out of district transfers except in the following circumstance.
Parents who present a contract, to the zoned principal, 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.
Public Education Grant (PEG)
Students attending or zoned for McKinney High School may apply for a student transfer.
McKinney North High School is the designated school of choice option for McKinney Independent School District.
One year commitment to McKinney North High School is required.
An acceptable Proof of Residency must accompany each transfer request.
All normal student transfer requirements and processing applies to PEG transfers.
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 a student transfer must completely fill out the official MISD Student Transfer Request Form and send it
to the zoned campus principal. If approved by your childs principal or designee, you will deliver the request to
the receiving principal or their designee for their approval. If the receiving campus principal or their designee
denies your request, you must remain on your zoned campus.
An acceptable Proof of Residency must accompany each transfer request.
Download the MISD Student Transfer Request Form here
MISD Student Request Form

Appeal Process
Level I 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 grievance/complaint of appeal to the campus principal. The
grievance/complaint must be submitted in writing within 10 days of the initial denial.
Level II Parents/guardians not satisfied with the findings of the appeal to the campus principal may then submit a petition
for further review by the Director of Administrative Services. Appeals must be submitted in writing within 10 days of the
appeal to the campus principal.
Level III Parents/guardians not satisfied with the findings of the appeal to the Director of Administrative Services may then
submit a petition for further review by the Superintendents designee. Appeals must be submitted in writing within 10 days
of the appeal to the Director of Administrative Services.
Level IV Parents/Guardians not satisfied with the findings of the appeal to the Superintendents designee 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.

McKinney Independent School District

Student Transfer Request Form
Student Transfer Requests for Children of Non-MISD Employees

Transfer applications will be for the current school year only and must be resubmitted for the succeeding school year.

A form should be submitted for each child.

An acceptable Proof of Residency must accompany each request form.
Name of Student: Last _________________________________ First _______________________________________
Students ID number _______________ Students Date of Birth ____________________ Gender_______________
Students Ethnicity _______ Current Grade Level _____ Current Campus __________________________________
Does student receive Special Education Services? ________ If yes, explain ________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Campus that your child is zoned for_________________ Campus you wish your child to attend________________
Was student a transfer to the above requested campus for the prior school year? __________________________
Reason for request: ______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Type of transfer requested:

Open Enrollment

PEG

Hardship

CATE

Name of Parent or Guardian: Last______________________________ First________________________________

Address____________________________________________ City ______________________ Zip_______________
Telephone: (H)________________ (W)________________ (C)_________________ e-mail______________________

_____________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian

____________________________________________
Date

Zoned Campus Principals Decision:

Receiving Campus School Principals Decision
(Circle One) Approve
Not Approved
(Circle One) Approved
Not Approved__________
Remarks:
Remarks:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Zoned Principals Signature Date
Receiving Principals Signature Date

_______________________________________________________________________________________
Parent Contacted By:

Date:

Parent Contacted By:

Date: