How to Verify or Change Address

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If you intend to change you or your student(s) residential address, please inform the Office of Registration and Enrollment within five (5) days of occupancy in your new residence so that important information - such as your child's school assignment, progress report cards, or any new information - can reach you.

• To update your address, please complete the form in the Aspen Parent Portal and submit the required documents to the Office of Registration and Enrollment. A list of acceptable documents can be found below.
  
  
• To verify your address, please email the required documents directly to the Office of Registration and Enrollment (enroll@psbma.org).

The address will not be changed or verified until the Office of Registration and Enrollment receives documented evidence of your residence. Should you have questions about verifying or changing your address, or about completing the form below, please get in touch with us at enroll@psbma.org

To attend the Public Schools of Brookline, a student must reside in the Town of Brookline. A student’s primary residence is the place where they dwells permanently, not temporarily, and is the place that is the center of their domestic, social, and civic life. The primary residence of a minor child is presumed to be the legal residence of the parent(s), guardian(s), or caregiver(s) who have physical custody of the child. It is presumed that if a student is or will be residing here for four weeks or less, they do not meet resident eligibility requirements and cannot be enrolled.

Families registering for the Public Schools of Brookline or submitting a change of address must demonstrate Brookline residency by submitting documents from an authorized list of acceptable proofs. The Public Schools of Brookline reserves the right to request additional documents and to conduct an investigation if needed throughout the school year at any given time.

If your circumstances make it impossible to provide the required documentation, please consult the Office of Registration and Enrollment staff. If necessary, our staff will work with you and fill out a Residency Certification Form or Occupancy Appeal Form that will substitute for the required proofs.

All submitted forms will be reviewed by the Office of Registration and Enrollment and the Office of the Superintendent before they can be accepted as documentation.

All PSB students have a right to attend elementary (K-8) school in the school district zone in which they reside. If you intend to transfer your student to the school associated with your new Brookline address, please notify ORE and your student's current school staff (e.g., homeroom teacher, guidance counselors, secretaries) and complete the change of address form in Aspen.

The Brookline School Committee endorses a policy of open enrollment for all families within the Public Schools of Brookline, subject to certain provisions. Every transition is different, and the Office of Registration and Enrollment will coordinate with you, your student(s), and school staff to determine the best school placement for your student (s) following your move.

PSB students who move from one school district to another within the Town may be granted permission to remain in the former school district upon request to the Superintendent of Schools or his designee. These requests are subject to respect to the following considerations:

• The class size in the school district of the applicant and that in the school being requested;
• The overall crowding conditions and staff/pupil loads in the school district of the applicant and that in the school being requested;
• The parents' reason for the request;
• The educational well-being of the student, including the opinions of the Principals and other staff members at both schools.

The transportation of students to out-of-district schools shall be the responsibility of the student's family. You may make this request as part of the Change of Address Form, which you must complete for PSB to formalize your move.

Please review our Residency FAQs and Current Families FAQs for additional information about Residency requirements.

Families found in violation of these requirements may face strict penalties, including, but not limited to, immediate withdrawal from their current school; per diem charges for the education and related services accessed as a non-resident, which are based on the per-pupil cost to the district; and possible legal action.

Any changes regarding student addresses must be submitted and verified by the Office of Registration and Enrollment in order to take effect.

If you are verifiying your residence and your address has not been changed, please skip this step and email the documentation directly to enroll@psbma.org.

Under the "Workflows" tab, select "Student Address Change Form." Then, under the magnifying glass icon, select the student withdrawing from PSB. Click on the "Next" button to access the form.

Complete the form to your ability and e-sign it on the page below. The form is split into four sections: Current Address, New Address,

Affidavit of Residency and Required Documentation.

Please note that this page is a resource to help complete the form. You must still login to the Aspen Parent Portal (https://ma-brookline.myfollett.com) to complete the actual form. Families who do not have a working digital device at home should contact their school admin team for help in completing this form.

• Change Student Address: Select "Yes" if the primary address of the student(s) and their primary parent/guardian/caregiver(s) will be changed. Select "No" if only a secondary parent/guardian/caregiver(s) is changing their address, and the student(s) will remain at the same address.
  
  
• Change Contact Address: Indicate any additional student contacts (e.g., parents, guardians, or caregivers) whose primary address will also be changed. This ensures that all relevant contacts are updated with the new address.
  
  
• Date of Move: Select when you anticipate you and your student(s) will begin residing at the new address.
  
  
• Lease Expiration Date (if Applicable): Select the date on which your submitted leasing agreement expires.

• New Address Fields: Please be aware that non-Brookline addresses, which are only applicable for student(s) enrolled in the METCO or Materials Fee programs, or for secondary parent/guardian/caregiver(s) with whom the student(s) are not residing, need to be manually inputted. This process ensures that the system accurately reflects your student's current living situation.
  
  
• New Address School Zone: You can find your new address's school zone at https://gisweb.brooklinema.gov/whereami/. If your new address is not located within Brookline, please select the "Non-Resident" option.
  
  
• Would you like for this student to remain at his/her current school? If your student's new address is in a different school zone than their current school, you must select "I request my student to remain at his/her current school, and we have moved to a new school zone," regardless of your student's school assignment changes.

• I and the student actually reside in Brookline at the residence submitted in this form: Select the option that best describes you and your student's residency. Please note that this affidavit will be relied upon by the Public Schools of Brookline to determine the above student's eligibility to attend the Public Schools of Brookline based on residency.

You should only complete a change of address form once you can provide proof of residency indicating an intent to reside in your new address. Your or your student(s) records will not be updated until the Office of Registration and Enrollment has received both proofs.

• One (1) Proof of Residency: Please be aware that temporary residence in Brookline (4 weeks or less) or residency for the sole purpose of attending public schools will not be considered valid proof of residency.

• One (1) Proof of Occupancy: Acceptable proof(s) of occupancy includes utility statements, bills, and work orders dated within 45 days of your submitted change of address form. Proof of occupancy must show that service has been established at the residential address under the parent/guardian/caregiver's name.

Here is a list of acceptable proofs. If you have trouble uploading these documents, please contact enroll@psbma.org. You may also elect to drop off or mail these documents physically to us at:

Public Schools of Brookline - Office of Registration and Enrollment

Brookline Town Hall, 4th Floor

333 Washington St.

Brookline, MA 02445

Click "Next" and then "Finish" to submit the form.

If you do not have your login credentials for Aspen, please contact datateam@psbma.org.

If you have forgotten your password, use the "I Forgot my Password" link on the login page. Follow the directions to reset your password. Please note that your email and the security question are both case-sensitive. If you still can't access the site, please email us at datateam@psbma.org.

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