Petitioners are residents of respondent' s district and the maternal grandparents of Shirley Ann Koelle. Petitioners state that Shirley moved in with them on or about March 31, 1996. Prior to that date, she resided with her parents in East Haven, Connecticut. Petitioners stated that the reasons for the move were the death of her paternal grandparents and the alleged high crime and illegal drug traffic in the city and schools of the area. This appeal ensued.
Petitioners seek their granddaughter's admission to respondent's school.
Respondent contends that Shirley is attempting to enroll in its school solely to take advantage of the district's educational program. It seeks dismissal of the petition. The record in this case indicates that the sole reason Shirley moved in with petitioners was to attend school in respondent's district. Furthermore, respondent argues that there has not been a total transfer of custody and control to the grandparents since Shirley's parents claim her as a dependent on their federal income tax returns for 1995 and Shirley is still covered under her father's health insurance. Although petitioners argue that they are attempting to add Shirley to their health insurance coverage and provide her with shelter, food and clothing, the record does not support a finding that a total transfer of custody and control to petitioners has occurred.