Inter District Denials, Revokes, and Appeal Process

The Superintendent or designee may deny initial inter district transfer requests according to board policy BP 5117 and AR 5117.  Denials can be due to but not limited to the following:

  • Limited district resources

  • Overcrowding of school requested or grade level

  • Does not meet board policy BP 5117 and AR 5117

Parent or legal guardian has the right to appeal this decision with the Contra Costa County Office of Education located at 77 Santa Barbara Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA. 94523.  Should you wish to appeal, you must submit your request within 30 days following BUSD Board’s action noted on your notification letter.

Inter district transfer requests may also be revoked or rescinded under the following conditions:

  • If a student fails to follow appropriate behavior standards set by BUSD

  • If a student demonstrates unsatisfactory attendance, tardies or SARB referral

  • Student is unable to maintain grades of “C” or better in all classes

  • Or any other reason deemed valid that the district feels would be in the best interest of the student and or the district.

Students who have had an inter district transfer revoked, rescinded, or if the student is under consideration for expulsion or expelled may not appeal the districts decision.

Inter District Transfers Board Policy's