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Enrollment Based on Parent Employment (Allen Bill)

Updated: April 3, 2023

 

PVPUSD welcomes students to enroll if a parent/guardian works within the PVPUSD boundaries!

Administrative Regulation 5111.12 
 
Residency Based on Parent/Guardian Employment, if implemented annually by the Board of Education, allows District residency status to be granted to a student, on a space available basis, if at least one parent/guardian is employed by a business that is physically located within the attendance boundaries of the District for a minimum of 10 hours per week during the normal school day.  
 
For purposes of this regulation, “Parent/Guardian” means the natural or adoptive parent or legal guardian of a dependent child. 
 
“Normal School Day” shall be 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
 
“Attendance Boundaries of the District” is limited to only the official district boundaries of the school district. Certain areas of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes are technically zoned for Los Angeles Unified School District and do not qualify as “within the attendance boundaries”.  For more information about these areas, click here. 
How to Apply:
 
Please review all of the steps below prior to starting the enrollment process. 
The application window for Enrollment Based on Parent Employment for the 2023-24 school year begins April 3, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. through July 15, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. CLICK HERE to access the application. 
 
For the 2023-24 school year, there is an application portal for parents to:   
Begin the application process submit your student information  
There are several documents required to establish/verify parental employment, establish the relationship to the student and other student information.   
Review the status of the application, including communication and follow up items, as needed.  Applications will not be processed until all required documents are submitted and verified by staff.  Incomplete applications will receive weekly reminder notices of outstanding issues.  
Required Documents Regarding the Student (initial application only): 
 
Bring either: 
 
  • Official Birth Certificate (not a copy)
  • Valid Passport (not expired) 
 
For children born in Los Angeles County, you can order via email or schedule an in person appointment 
Submit the most recent report card to validate the current grade level and course progress.   
 
If the student is transferring to high school, submit a recent transcript, showing graduation status and credits received to date.  Contact the current/previous school for guidance on that process. 
Does the student receive special services that are identified and agreed upon in a plan?  
 
Submit a copy of the most recent plan so we may work with the Student Services department to verify there is space available in the programs that best support your child. 
Required Documents Regarding Parent Employment (required annually): 
 
An original letter on official business letter head, a letter from the employer needs to include: 
  • Dated within 60 days of the application 
  • Work location, days and hours 
  • Hand-signed by the employer/supervisor/Human Resources 
  • Business card of the signer 
Submit a copy of a recent pay stub (within 60 days) that shows: 
  • Hours paid and duration (week/biweekly/monthly, etc.) showing a minimum of 10 hours/week 
  • Show correlation to business physically located in PVPUSD boundaries
    • If the paystub is from a different location outside of the boundaries, a different company than the stated employer, or hub-facility, then a lease agreement or business license for the location MUST also be submitted 
    • The burden of proof is to show that the business is paying local taxes directly to the school district 
Submit the 2022 tax document provided by the employer 
  • If the payee on the tax document is from a different location outside of the boundaries, a different company than the stated employer, or hub-facility, then a lease agreement or business license for the location MUST also be submitted 
  • The burden of proof is to show that the business is paying local taxes directly to the school district 
 
Are you a new employee to the business?  That’s great!  We will “forgive” this document for the initial year, provided the letter from the employer states your initial start date was within the 2022 calendar year.  The following year, however, it WILL BE required, no exceptions.
  1. Include a copy of the current business license 
  2. Include a copy of the lease agreement 
The home owner must provide two (2) original utility bills.   
 
The home must be located within the attendance boundaries of the district.  For more information, about zoning areas, click here. 
 
Review our “Residency Verification” page for more information 
Renewal Information for Students Who are Currently Attending PVPUSD Based on Parent Employment 
 
Each year students who are attending PVPUSD based on parent employment will be contacted by email during the month of April requesting proof of employment for the new school year. Proof of employment is required for each year students are enrolled based on parent employment.  To continue enrollment within PVPUSD, the renewal documents are due to the Enrollment Center by May 31st, 2023. 
 
This year, the application will be submitted electronically. 
Enrollment Step 1: After Your PVPUSD Enrollment Based on Parent Employment Application is Approved 
 
If your student is already attending PVPUSD, you are done!  Just submit your renewal application to verify current employment. 
 
NEW students to PVPUSD must now complete the enrollment process. 
 
Once your PVPUSD Enrollment Based on Parent Employment Application is approved, now it’s time to enroll!  Submit the online enrollment form and gather the required documents you will need for your in person office visit: 
Online Enrollment form
 
* NOTE: To successfully proceed, you MUST enter the home address in the online application as the following address (not your actual address):  
 
"1 Parent Employment" (you do not need to list a city) 
 
* Complete the information requested, click the "Submit" button and print the confirmation page.
Preparing for Enrollment Step 2: Gathering Required Documents 
 
NEW students to PVPUSD must bring in the following documents prior to enrollment (including siblings of students already attending).   
Bring either: 
  1. Official Birth Certificate (not a copy) 
  2. Valid Passport (not expired) 
For children born in Los Angeles County, you can order via email or schedule an in person appointment 
Any form of immunization record provided by your pediatrician.   
 
If you are pre-enrolling for the fall, and your child hasn’t completed all of the immunizations yet, that’s ok for pre-enrollment ONLY.  Immunizations are required to be completed prior to starting school. 
 
California Immunization Requirements
Although you do not reside in the PVPUSD boundaries, we are obligated to verify your residence address and your district of residence (where property taxes fund the local school district).   
  • Two (2) DIFFERENT bills/statements validating your home address on file. 
Bring the most recent report card to validate the current grade level and course progress.   
 
If the student is transferring to high school, bring a recent transcript, showing graduation status and credits received to date.  Contact the current/previous school for guidance on that process. 
Does the student receive special services that are identified and agreed upon in a plan?  
 
Bring a copy of the most recent plan so we may work with the Student Services department and school site on best preparing to support your child. 
Enrollment Step 2: Bring in Required Documents 
 
PVPUSD has a central Enrollment Center office to welcome all families!    
  • Printed Confirmation of the approved PVPUSD Enrollment Based on Parent Employment Application
  • Printed Confirmation of Online Enrollment Submitted 
  • Residency Verification 
  • Student’s Age Validation 
  • Student's Current Immunization Records  
  • Student's Recent Report Card/Transcript 
  • IEP or 504 Plan, if applicable 
 
The PVPUSD Enrollment Center is open from 8:30 – 12:30 Monday through Friday.  
 
We are located at:
Malaga Cove Administration Center
375 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Park on Via Arroyo and Enter in the Main Tower Building 
Contact us:
(310) 896-3401 | [email protected] 
 
Drop-ins are always welcome during our office hours, but we also offer the option to Schedule an Appointment for more immediate service. 
Enrollment
Intermediate and High School students are notified about school placement at the time the Enrollment Based on Parent Employment Application is approved, prior to enrollment. 
 
Applications for new elementary students will be processed from April 4 – July 15, 2023.  Enrollments COMPLETED after application approval and prior to July 31, 2023 will be notified of their elementary school assignment by August 7, 2023.  
Our intradistrict transfer request window is available for TK-8th grade students from July 15 – 31, 2023.  Enrollment MUST BE COMPLETED in order to participate in the intradistrict transfer process.  There is no guarantee of approval, as most schools may already be at or over capacity in the specific grade level.  Placement confirmation will be sent by August 7, 2023.