Proof of residency is required when registering your child in the School District of New Berlin. Residency is the address at which the family physically resides, keeps their personal affects, receives mail, and maintains voter registration. This residency must be a street address. Post Office boxes are not accepted. The following home ownership/rental agreement documents must be provided. Falsification of any information or documents relative to this verification procedure may result in the withdrawal of this student. Please note: a driver's license will not be accepted as proof of residency.
At least two* documents are needed to prove residency in the district. At least one document must be from column A, and the second document may be from column A or B. Documents from column B must have been mailed to the resident address in the School District of New Berlin within 30 days of the student's enrollment. Note that the documents must include the address of the residence within the district. In extenuating circumstances, administration will review other documentation and determine eligibility.
* Renters: Must additionally complete and sign Lease Verification form
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- Renters: A signed, current resident lease that includes:
- Parent/guardian name(s)
- Name of apartment complex, manager or owner name and telephone number, lease start-date, lease termination-date
- An accepted offer-to-purchase with no unresolved contingencies (other than inspection)
- A closing statement for purchasing a home or occupancy permit for new-home construction
- Current property tax statement (for residential dwelling only; not for undeveloped lot)
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- Current month's utility bill (excluding cellular phone)(WE Energies or cable/Internet bill preferred)
- Canceled check showing payment for rent for a current period
- Current homeowner's/ renter's insurance statement
- Auto or health insurance statement
- Driver's license renewal notice
- License plate renewal notice
- Food Share/Quest benefits
- Medicaid/BadgerCare benefit statement
- W-2, SSI or other state or federal benefit statement
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If individuals are unable to provide the necessary documents at registration due to unique circumstances, Residency Confirmation forms must be completed and signed in-person at the student's school or District Office. Additional documentation may be necessary. Please contact the District Registrar at (262) 789-6219, for more information.
If you are a nonresident but either building a home within the SDNB boundaries or plan to rent/purchase with an occupancy date after the start of the school year and wish to enroll your child prior to occupancy, additional documentation will be necessary. Please contact your neighborhood school's administrative assistant for more information. (9- & 18-week waiver, Wis. Stats. 121.81(2))
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