Non-Resident Open Enrollment
Welcome to Eudora Schools
Eudora Schools welcomes families who reside outside the district and are interested in enrolling their student through the Non-Resident Open Enrollment. This process allows families to apply for available seats while ensuring we continue to meet the needs of current Eudora students.
TImeline
- May 1: Determine Open Seats for each grade level in each school building.
- June 1: Publish Open Seats available to nonresident students for each grade level at each building.
- June 15: Open Enrollment application closes.
- July 15: The Superintendent or Designee selects students using a lottery system, if needed.
- July 30: Acceptance or denial (with explanation) must be provided to parents or guardians by District Administrative Staff.
Process
Policy
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Kansas law requires the board to allow nonresident students to enroll in and attend the schools of the district if the board’s capacity determination finds there are open seats for such students. In order to determine the district’s capacity to accept nonresident students at each grade level in each district school, the board has adopted this policy. Details concerning the open enrollment and continued enrollment processes for nonresident students may be found in this policy, while general processes on enrollment documentation, assignment to buildings and classes, etc., may be found in board policy JBC.
Enrollment Projections and Capacity
Student Enrollment Projections and Capacity
2025-2026 Enrollment Projections
Nonresident Student Enrollment Capacity
USD 491 will have the capacity to accept nonresident students for the 2025-2026 school year. Based on the projected enrollment and capacity to operate effectively, USD 491 will accept nonresident students as outlined in the table below.
Students living outside of the USD 491 boundary must formally apply for nonresident enrollment. The completed application must be received by no later than June 30. Applications may also be picked up and returned to the USD 491 District Office.
All questions about nonresident enrollment shall be directed to Superintendent Dr. Moeckel (785-542-4910).
2025-2026 Nonresident Student Enrollment Capacity
FAQs
- Will nonresident student(s) enrollment be continued or will I have to reapply each school year?
- How will enrollment of nonresident student(s) be determined?
- When will I be notified if my nonresident student(s) have been accepted for enrollment?
- Is my nonresident student(s) subject to non-renewal of enrollment?
- Will I be charged a fee for enrollment of my nonresident student(s)?
- Is transportation provided?
- How do I opt my student's information out of being shared? (FERPA)
- What is the contact information for each school?
- What is the contact for departmental questions?
- Who do I contact for Technical Assistance?
Will nonresident student(s) enrollment be continued or will I have to reapply each school year?
How will enrollment of nonresident student(s) be determined?
When will I be notified if my nonresident student(s) have been accepted for enrollment?
Is my nonresident student(s) subject to non-renewal of enrollment?
Will I be charged a fee for enrollment of my nonresident student(s)?
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No, there is not a nonresident fee charged for enrollment, however the student(s) will be subject to all other applicable enrollment fees. |
Is transportation provided?
How do I opt my student's information out of being shared? (FERPA)
According to the US Department of Education, The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.
FERPA gives parents/families certain rights with respect to their student's education records. These rights transfer to the student when they reach the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students."
Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions:
- School officials with legitimate educational interest;
- Other schools to which a student is transferring;
- Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;
- Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;
- Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;
- Accrediting organizations;
- To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;
- Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies;
- Military recruiters; and
- State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.
Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. If you would like to opt your student's information out you will need to:
1. Submit a written letter to the District Office at the time of enrollment. Your written letter must include:
- Full name of Student
- Grade level for the current school year
- Specific item(s) listed below that you do not want to be shared
- Student's name
- Parent's/Guardian's name
- Address
- Telephone listing
- Email address
- Video recordings (for the purposes of social media)
- Photos (for the purposes of social media)
- Audio recordings
- Date and place of birth
- Dates of attendance
- Grade level
- Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
- Weight and height (if member of athletic teams)
- Degrees, honors, and awards received
- Their most recent educational agency or institution attended
- If applicable a specific request for non-disclosure of information to military recruiters
- Parent's/Guardian's name
- Parent's/Guardian's signature
2. Mail or deliver this letter to:
Eudora Schools USD 491
Attn: Communication and Engagement Specialist
1310 Winchester Rd., P.O. Box 500
Eudora, KS 66025
What is the contact information for each school?
Contact your student's school for information about student orientation programs, school supply lists, class schedules, locker assignments, and/or special needs.
- Eudora Early Learning Center: 785-542-4920
- Eudora Elementary School (K-5): 785-542-4940
- Eudora Middle School (6-8): 785-542-4960
- Eudora High School (9-12): 785-542-4980
- Eudora Schools Virtual Learning (6-adult): 785-542-4989
- Eudora Schools District Office: 785-542-4910
What is the contact for departmental questions?
- Transportation: Machaela Beshears 785-542-4900, ext. 1115
- Food and Nutrition Services: Nicole Parks 785-542-4987, ext. 1118
- Student fees: Heather Copeland-Gassert 785-542-4910, ext. 1114
- Student health & nurse: Amy O'Hare 785-542-4940
- After-school programs: Yemen Shaaban 785-542-4960, ext. 1278
Who do I contact for Technical Assistance?
Please send an e-mail to the enrollment team at enroll@eudoraschools.org, or call 785-542-4902. The enrollment team's office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.
Non-Resident Open Enrollment Form
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