Belleville Schools Ask For Proof Of Residency In New Signup Process

BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville Public School District, which is expected to see hundreds of new students over the next decade, has kicked off a new registration process for local families.

The new process – announced this week – requires parents to submit documents that prove they live in Belleville, such as a mortgage statement, lease agreement or certificate of occupancy.

The new process replaces the paper forms sent home at the beginning of each school year. Parents are being asked to re-register online. Learn more here.

Last year, Belleville Superintendent Richard Tomko released enrollment numbers for local schools, noting that the district is likely to see more than 600 new students over the next decade.

Tomko said the district’s pre-school program, which receives state funding, was at 525 students – an “amazing” 86.7 percent of the town’s eligible population. Read More: NJ Preschool Funds Paying Big Dividends For Belleville, Official Says

However, that growth isn’t the only factor behind the jump in enrollment that’s projected to hit the township in the next 10 years, he said.

Tomko noted that the 625 new students who are expected to arrive over the next 10 years include 258 who will live at new development projects that have recently sprung up in the township.

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