Why Residency Verification Matters
Districts face countless challenges each year in maximizing resources for student success. One important yet often overlooked area that has a significant impact is residency fraud.
Every student enrolled in a school district represents an allocation of resources – from qualified teachers and technology to essential programs. Residency fraud, where students attend schools outside their true district boundaries, disrupts this fair allocation. Here’s how it impacts school districts:
• Unequal Funding Distribution: School districts receive funding based on student enrollment. Residency fraud causes those numbers to be understated and leads to incorrect and inefficient budget allocation for the school.
• Strained District Budgets: Each student enrolled comes with a cost. Residency fraud unfairly burdens a district’s budget, diverting resources from legitimate students within its boundaries.
• Erosion of Public Trust: News of residency fraud can damage public confidence in a district’s ability to manage resources efficiently and fairly. Transparency in residency verification builds trust with the community.
Benefits of a Comprehensive Approach
While most districts turn to their administrative team to investigate and follow up on suspected cases, having a specialized occupancy and residency investigative partner to turn to is key. Beyond simply identifying fraudulent enrollment, a comprehensive residency verification solution offers several advantages:
• Discreet and Respectful: Verification can be conducted discreetly and respectfully, minimizing disruption for families and students.
• Data-Driven Approach: Technology and advanced data analysis can help uncover complex residency issues, ensuring a thorough process.
• Experienced Investigators: Qualified investigators handle sensitive cases with expertise and professionalism.
Investing in a Brighter Future
By ensuring resources are allocated fairly and responsibly, residency verification empowers school districts to focus on what truly matters – student success. At Frasco, we offer a range of customizable residency verification solutions to meet the unique needs of each district. We believe in fostering trust and transparency, allowing districts to dedicate their resources to providing the best possible educational environment for all legitimate students.