Before reviewing the merits of this appeal, I will address two procedural issues. Petitioner offers new allegations and exhibits in her reply. Accordingly, I will not consider the new allegations and exhibits included in petitioner's reply. Respondent contends that petitioner's appeal as to the 1992-93 school year must be dismissed as untimely. An appeal to the Commissioner of Education must be instituted within 30 days from the making of the decision or the performance of the act complained of, unless excused by the Commissioner for good cause.
Petitioner offers no explanation for the delay.
Accordingly, I find that petitioner's appeal as to the 1992-93 school year is untimely and must be dismissed. The appeal must also be dismissed on the merits. Petitioner's requests for transportation for the years in question were denied by respondent because petitioner does not reside within 15 miles of the nonpublic school her son attends. The voters of the Roosevelt district have not approved transportation services beyond 15 miles. Petitioner does not dispute that her home is not within the 15-mile limit.