The HPCSD Board of Education meeting held on November 14, 2024, focused on key educational goals and student attendance metrics. The meeting began with discussions on academic proficiency, emphasizing the importance of improving student performance across all levels. Board members highlighted their commitment to advancing students classified as level one and two, aiming for overall proficiency while also celebrating individual growth.

A significant topic addressed was chronic absenteeism, defined as students missing 10% or more of the school year, equating to 18 school days. Last year, the district reported that 26.5% of students fell into this category. However, as of November 7 this year, the chronic absenteeism rate has decreased to 19.4%, indicating a positive trend in attendance, with the threshold adjusted to reflect 4.3 missed days or more.

The meeting underscored the district's dual focus on achieving high proficiency standards while recognizing and celebrating student growth, regardless of their starting point. The board's ongoing efforts to reduce absenteeism reflect a commitment to improving overall student engagement and success.