In January and February, all current freshmen, sophomores and juniors in the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District must verify and reestablish residency in the district. They will have several opportunities to do so at their home school.

Last year the district adopted stricter residency standards but did not reregister students. Neighboring Fremont Union High School District, like MVLA a Basic Aid district, implemented a reregistration program last year that found 300 out-of-district students, including incoming freshmen, on the rolls. Disenrolling those students saved the Fremont district $2 million in teachers’ salaries and benefits. Spokeswoman Cindy McArthur said the district did not dismiss any teachers but adjusted staffing by retirements and “tightened … formulas.”

More than 300 parents chose to reregister their teens in Tuesday’s pilot event at Mountain View High School and the district office. The main event is scheduled to begin in January and end March 11.

Any student who does not reregister, who does not live within the district’s boundaries full time or whose living arrangements are other than those described by documents provided by a parent or legal guardian will not be allowed to attend district schools as of August. Students whose parents do not reregister them and who do not contact the Educational Services Department to make alternative arrangements will be disenrolled March 17.

Families moving into MVLA after the reregistration period and those lacking the required documents can register with the district’s Educational Services Department.

If any student’s residence is in question, the district will investigate.

Residency verification

Category 1: Parent or guardian’s picture identification from the following list:

• Current California driver’s license

• Current California identification card

• Valid passport or consulate-issued picture ID

• Voter registration card

• Consulate-issued matricula card

Category 2: Parent or guardian’s name and address from:

• Current, valid vehicle registration

• State or federal tax return filed within the past 12 months with W-2 form(s) attached

• Current bank statement, issued within 35 days of the date of reregistration

Category 3: Parent or guardian’s name and address from:

• Property tax bill indicating homeowner’s exemption

• Rental or lease agreement with student’s name as well as manager or owner’s name and phone number

Caregiver affidavits

Caregiver affidavits are available in the school registrar’s offices and the Educational Services Department, 1299 Bryant Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040.

Senior privilege

For more information, call the district’s Educational Services Department, 940-4655.