School Choice and Transfer Requests

• Students must comply with BOUSD Proof of Residence requirements and be registered at their school of residence/current school before requesting a transfer to another school. Students can determine their school of residence clicking on the School Locator.
• Students attending BOUSD on Interdistrict Transfers may not request for an Intradistrict Transfers.
• BOUSD shall have no responsibility with regard to transportation outside the requested school's attendance area.
• Once an Intradistrict Transfer is approved, the student will continue at the requested school through the completion of 6th grade unless the Intradistrict Transfer Permit is revoked.
• Approved Intradistrict Transfers may be revoked for 1) unsatisfactory attendance, 2) citizenship/behavior, 3) providing false information in making a transfer request, and 4) other reasons that may be determined by the Board of Education. 

 

INTERDISTRICT APPEAL PROCESS:

If you disagree with BOUSD's decision, there are appeal processes in place for your consideration:

1. You may obtain BOUSD Interdistrict Appeal Form by clicking here or contact BOUSD Student Services at (714) 990-7825 or email Stephanie Podschadel at [email protected]. This form must be turned in within 14 days of the denial letter.
2. If a satisfactory resolution is not reached once all BOUSD processes have been exhausted, you will be informed of your rights to appeal to the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE). You may initiate an appeal with the OCDE by calling (714) 966-4000 or via email at [email protected] within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of your denial letter.