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Residency Requirements for All Students - Current and New

All students, current and new, will be required to provide proof of residency on an annual basis.  This is part of a continued focus on maintaining fiscal accountability to our taxpayers and patrons, ensuring our tax dollars are spent on Platte County R-3 students.


Questions
1)  What are the residency requirements?
2)  What documents do I need to prove my residency?
3)  If I have more than one student do I have to provide proof of residency for each child?
4)  When and where can I provide proof of residency?
5)  What is the difference between enrollment dates and "Meet the Teacher" night?
6)  Who can I call if I have questions on Proof of Residency?
7)  What if I move during the school year? Do I need to provide proof of residency again?
8)  What documents are required for NEW student enrollment?
9)  What if I am temporarily living with someone within district boundaries? Can my child attend Platte County R-3 School District?
10)  When can I make transportation changes?
 
Answers
1)  Q What are the residency requirements?
A

Students must live within the boundaries of the Platte County R-3 School District and provide verification. To verify your address is within district boundaries, click on the appropriate link below or for further assistance please contact the Transportation Department at 816-858-5420 Ext. 2213.

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2)  Q What documents do I need to prove my residency?
A

Current and new students must complete an Affidavit of In District Residency form (form link below) AND provide one of the following documents.  (Note:  Documents provided in person must be original documents.)

Document provided for verification must:

  • Include parent(s)/guardian(s) name(s) and current address
  • Be dated June 1, 2013 or later, but also dated within 30 days of date of verification. For example, if the document is provided on July 25, 2013, it must be dated June 25, 2013 or later. As further clarification, a new student enrolling on November 1, 2013, must provide an acceptable residency verification document dated no earlier than October 1, 2013.
Acceptable Documentation 
Utility bill (electric, gas, sewer, or water).  No final or disconnect notices accepted.
Current residential lease agreement signed by resident/parent & landlord.
Residential housing contract (purchase)

 
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3)  Q If I have more than one student do I have to provide proof of residency for each child?
A

No, one proof of residency is required for the entire family.

4)  Q When and where can I provide proof of residency?
A

For the 2013/2014 school year, RETURNING FAMILIES may provide Proof of Residency and Affidavit of In District Residency electronically.  Beginning Monday, June 3, 2013, electronic submissions of residency documentation will be accepted at:  residency@platteco.k12.mo.us.  (Note:  Deadline for electronic submission is Monday, August 3, 2013.)  Once the documentation submitted is reviewed and processed, parents will receive an email response with confirmation of residency verification.

NEW FAMILIES to the Platte County R-3 School District will need to provide residency verification in person (not accepted electronically).  This can be done beginning Monday, June 3, 2013 through Monday, August 5, 2013 at the District Education Center, 998 Platte Falls Road, Platte City, Missouri.  In an effort to make this as convenient as possible for our parents to provide this documentation, we will offer many days and times throughout the summer.  We are committed to providing quality customer service so once the days/times are decided upon, the information will be posted on our website.

Location

Date Time

District Education Center
998 Platte Falls Rd
Platte City, MO

Daily Monday thru Thursday
beginning Monday - June 3, 2013
7:00 am to 5:00 pm

 

5)  Q What is the difference between enrollment dates and "Meet the Teacher" night?
A

Enrollment dates - Platte City Middle School and Platte County High School students have specified days per grade level for enrollment.  All schools have identified dates for new student enrollment.  These dates are set aside for class schedules, locker assignment, depositing lunch money, fees and fines payment, etc. 

" Meet the Teacher" Night - Meet with your child's teacher, familiarize yourself with the classroom, deposit money in child's lunch account, drop off school supplies, etc.  This night is geared towards elementary students.

 

6)  Q Who can I call if I have questions on Proof of Residency?
A

During the summer months please call the District Education Center at 816-858-5420 and during the school year contact your child's school.

7)  Q What if I move during the school year? Do I need to provide proof of residency again?
A

Yes, new proof of residency documentation is required each time a change of address occurs. Verification must be provided to the district within 30 days.

8)  Q What documents are required for NEW student enrollment?
A

The following documents are required for all new students enrolling at Platte County R-3:

  • Proof of Residency
  • Enrollment Form
  • Current Immunization Records
  • Birth Certificate
  • Social Security Card

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9)  Q What if I am temporarily living with someone within district boundaries? Can my child attend Platte County R-3 School District?
A

Yes, the following documentation must be provided:

Affidavit of Residence (Resident/Homeowner), AND Resident/Homeowner must provide an Acceptable Original Document AND Parent/Guardian must provide Affidavit of Residence (Parent/Guardian).  The Parent/Guardian must provide one of the following original documents within 45 days of enrollment:

  • Recent paycheck stub with name and current address
  • Recent insurance bill with name and current address
  • Recent bank statement with name and current address
  • Federal, state, or court documents with name and current address

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10)  Q When can I make transportation changes?
A

Transportation changes need to be made prior to August 3rd and can be made by visiting the District Education Center Monday through, Thursday 7 am to 5 pm, beginning June 3rd.

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