Interdistrict Guidelines for the 2026-27 School Year

WUSD is always happy to welcome students from other districts; however, to guarantee right-sized staffing and appropriate classroom space for the coming school year, we will accept and approve interdistrict transfers using a window system. Please see the windows and potential restrictions below. In addition, while our goal is to welcome every student, different grade levels and programs may have various levels of availability, which may restrict transfer approvals (for example, there may be ample space in 3rd grade but not 5th grade). 

All applications received must include all required paperwork to be considered complete.

First Window for Interdistrict Transfers:

Jan. 14, 2026 to March. 31, 2026

All completed applications (meaning all necessary forms completed and turned in), submitted during this time will be reviewed and approved in time for PK/TK/K registration opening in February of 2026.  (Other grades open starting Feb. 14). Admission is likely barring any disqualifying issues in application, such as discipline, grades, attendance, and/or program capacity. 

Second Window For Interdistrict Transfers:

April 1, 2026, to May 1, 2026

All completed applications (meaning all necessary forms completed and turned in), submitted during this time will be reviewed and approved on a first come, first serve basis. Priority for enrollment will be given in chronological order of receipt of completed applications. Acceptance not guaranteed, based on availability in grades/programs. Families will be notified of acceptance within 14 days of May 1, 2026.

For APPROVED Interdistrict Transfers:

Once you have received an email confirmation that your Interdistrict transfer application has been approved, your next step is to complete your Aeries online enrollment by May 15, 2026. If completed after May 15, your acceptance will now be based on availability in grades/programs and your enrollment may be scheduled until after the first day of school. See Second Window Above. 

 Waitlist Status begins May 2, 2026

Any/all applications received after May 1, 2026 may be accepted, but notification and acceptance is not guaranteed prior to the first day of school in August 2026. 

Questions? Please email Claudia Kvamme in the Education Services Department.

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INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS – New & Renewals

For new and continuing families wishing to apply for an interdistrict transfer (IDT) for the 2026-2027 school year, IDT Applications are accepted in two windows from January 14, 2026 - May 1, 2026

Application Procedure:

All applications received must include all required paperwork to be considered complete

NEW applications only  To expedite your request, please include with your application:

• Complete the Sonoma County Interdistrict Transfer Agreement (found below) and visit your current district of residence to have Step 2 signed and completed.
• Your student's Fall 2025 transcript or grades report.
• Attendance report for Fall 2025.
• A copy of your student’s discipline report or an email/letter from your school stating that your student has no discipline issues on record.
• WUSD Interdistrict Transfer Student/Parent Contract signed and dated for either TK - 5th grade or 6-12th grade (see forms below)

RENEWALS/ CONTINUING IDT students: Effective for 2025-2026, Interdistrict transfer agreements are good for two years and/or when entering Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, 6th Grade and 9th Grade. 

Note: A new application is required if your student qualifies for new services since the last interdistrict transfer application was completed 

• Complete the Sonoma County Interdistrict Transfer Agreement (see below) and visit your current district of residence to have Step 2 signed and completed.
• WUSD Interdistrict Transfer Student/Parent Contract signed and dated for either TK - 5th grade or 6-12th grade (see below)

How To Submit Your Application:

1. Submit in person the completed IDT application and required documents in person:

Windsor Unified District Office
Attention: Claudia Kvamme
9291 Old Redwood Hwy, Bldg. 500, Windsor, 95492

2.  Scan documents (no photos please) and send Via email to:  ckvamme@wusd.org

Please note: Any missing documents will delay your application.

Once approved, you will receive a confirmation message from Claudia Kvamme letting you know if your application has been approved, denied or waitlisted and the next step in the enrollment process. Status notification of Accepted/Denied/Waitlisted will take place within two weeks of complete application submission.

Priority is given (but not guaranteed) to the following:

• Continuing students
• Students with siblings attending

Notification of acceptance/denial: Families will be notified of their status (accepted, denied or wait listed) within two weeks of submitting all documents required. For wait lists, we will notify families of our final decision as soon as possible, but no later than 14 calendar days after the commencement of instruction in the school year for which the interdistrict transfer is sought.

Failure of the family to meet any timelines established by the school district shall be deemed an abandonment of the request.

Grounds for Denial:

• Overcrowding within district schools, program capacity, or limited district resources.
• Students under consideration for expulsion, have been expelled, or have excessive suspensions.
• Students who are currently attending school under the terms of a Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) contract, or who are not maintaining an attendance rate of at least 95%.
• Students who are currently not making grade level progress(K-5), have a current cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 (6-12), or are more than 10 credits behind on-track progress toward a diploma for each year of high school enrollment (9-12).
• Students with suspensions for bullying, harassment, threats, violence, possession of weapons, use/possession/sales of illegal substances or alcohol or other suspendable school conduct violations.

The Superintendent or designee shall notify parents/guardians of a student who is denied interdistrict attendance regarding the process for appeal to the County Board of Education as specified in Education Code 46601 within 30 days of the denial. AR 5117 Students: Interdistrict Attendance

Grounds for Revoking or Rescinding an Existing Interdistrict Transfer:

Students under consideration for expulsion or who have been expelled may not appeal interdistrict attendance denials or decisions while expulsion proceedings are pending or during the term of the expulsion. (Education Code 46601)

Every interdistrict attendance agreement shall stipulate the terms and conditions under which the agreement may be revoked. (Education Code 46600)

Grounds for revocation may include:

• Information on the agreement, or information upon which the agreement was granted, is determined to be false or fraudulent
• The terms of the Interdistrict Attendance Agreement are not met; See E 5117 Students: Interdistrict Attendance
• The district makes a determination that the continuing presence of the student would interfere with the needs of the district, the best interests of the students, or both

The district will give ten school days' notice to parents/guardians prior to the revocation of the agreement. AR 5117 Students: Interdistrict Attendance

Interdistrict Transfers – Outgoing

If you live within the boundaries of the Windsor Unified School District and wish to attend school in another district . . . (not including charter schools or private schools)

A parent or guardian may request an interdistrict transfer to a school outside of the Windsor Unified School District in accordance with the Windsor Unified School District Board Policy. Releases are granted on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. An interdistrict transfer must be granted by the Windsor Unified School District before applying to another district. If approved, Interdistrict transfers are valid for one year.

Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten parents will be asked to meet with the principal at their school of residence prior to a determination about the interdistrict attendance request being made.

If TK or Kindergarten - please complete TK/Kindergarten Site Visit Form – Required for new outgoing.

Interdistrict Guidelines for the 2025-26 School Year

WUSD is always happy to welcome students from other districts; however, to guarantee right-sized staffing and appropriate classroom space for the coming school year, we will accept and approve interdistrict transfers using a window system. Please see the windows and potential restrictions below. In addition, while our goal is to welcome every student, different grade levels and programs may have various levels of availability, which may restrict transfer approvals (for example, there may be ample space in 3rd grade but not 5th grade). 

First Window for Interdistrict Transfers:

Jan. 7, 2025 to Feb. 21, 2025

All completed applications (meaning all necessary forms completed and turned in), submitted during this time will be reviewed and approved in time for PK/TK/K registration opening on Feb. 24, 2025 (Other grades are open now). Admission is likely barring any disqualifying issues in application, such as discipline, grades, attendance, and/or program capacity. 

Second Window For Interdistrict Transfers:

Feb. 24, 2025, to March 7, 2025

All completed applications (meaning all necessary forms completed and turned in), submitted during this time will be reviewed and approved on a first come, first serve basis. Priority for enrollment will be given in chronological order of receipt of completed applications. Acceptance not guaranteed, based on availability in grades/programs. Families will be notified of acceptance within 14 days of March 7, 2025.

Third Window For Interdistrict Transfers:

March 9, 2025 to May 2, 2025

All completed applications (meaning all necessary forms completed and turned in), submitted during this time will be reviewed and approved on a first come, first serve basis. Priority for enrollment will be given in chronological order of receipt of completed applications. Acceptance not guaranteed, based on availability in grades/programs. Families will be notified of acceptance within 14 days of May 2, 2025. 

For APPROVED Interdistrict Transfers:

Once you have recieved an email confirmation that your Interdistrict transfer applcation has been approved, your next step is to complete your Aeries online enrollment by May 2, 2025. If completed after May 2, your acceptance will now be based on availability in grades/programs and your enrollment may be scheduled until after the first day of school. See Third Window Above. 

Any/all applications received after May 2, 2025 may be accepted, but notification and acceptance is not guaranteed prior to the first day of school in August 2025. 

Questions? Please contact Claudia Kvamme in the Education Services Department.