Friday, March 2, 2018

Homer 33C rolls out more robust registration process for 2018-19 school year Additional documents needed to prove residency


News Release
Homer CCSD 33C
Goodings Grove   Luther J. Schilling   William E. Young   William J. Butler  
Hadley Middle   Homer Jr. High

Contact: Charla Brautigam, Communications/Public Relations Manager


For Immediate Release:
March 2, 2018

Homer 33C rolls out more robust registration process for 2018-19 school year
Additional documents needed to prove residency

   Homer 33C parents will need to gather a few extra documents when preparing to register their children for the 2018-2019 school year.

   The district has updated its registration process and is asking all parents, including parents of returning Homer 33C students, to present four documents proving they are residents of the district. All documents must be current (under 60 days old) and show the parent’s name and Homer 33C address.

   In the past, parents only had to present three documents.

   Among the documents parents must present when uploading information into the InfoSnap portal are:
     An Illinois driver’s license or state ID with current, in-district address
     Two (2) of the following:
      Utility bill(s) -- cable, phone, gas, electric, water, etc.
      Vehicle registration
      Insurance statement (auto, homeowner, rental)
      Medicaid card
     One (1) of the following:
      Most recent real estate tax bill
      Mortgage document or statement (dated within the last 60 days)
      Signed current lease
      Military housing letter
      Section 8 housing letter

   Parents of incoming kindergartners are asked to complete the registration process at Luther J. Schilling School, 16025 Cedar Road, Homer Glen, on Thursday, March 15 between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.

  Parents of returning students (students currently enrolled in grades K-7) will receive detailed letters and emails explaining how to complete the registration process online using their child’s snapcode. The letters/emails will be sent to parents in early April.

   Those who submit their online registration by April 27, will receive a $30 discount per student.

   Those who submit their online registrations April 28 through June 8 will receive a $15 discount per student.

   Full registration fees apply starting June 9.

   Regular registration fees are as follows:
     $155 for grades K-4
     $185 for grades 5-7
     $215 for grade 8 (including a $25 graduation fee)
     $35 for Speech and Little Learners
     $75 for Early Childhood Pre-Kindergarten and Out of District

   Families who do not own or rent a home/apartment in Homer 33C’s boundaries but live with another family in the district are asked to complete an affidavit for enrollment.

   The affidavits are longer and more detailed than previous years, requiring parents to fill out a 9-page form and present three documents -- including an updated, in-district driver’s license. In addition, the homeowner will need to complete a 5-page form and present one document and photo ID.

   Families who do not complete the registration or affidavit process by Aug. 1 may lose their child’s seat, meaning the student may be transferred to another building if a grade level section is overcrowded.

   “What we’re asking of parents is not unique among school districts,” said Human Resources Director Michael Portwood. “Residency verification is a fairly common practice and responsibly protects taxpayer dollars.”


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