During public comment, instructional coach Cara Baldry urged the board to investigate students who are removed from school rolls after 10 consecutive days of absence and to determine whether those children are safe. Baldry said she had asked her district for policy guidance and requested data to drive policy solutions: “Currently, we do not know that these missing children are safe,” she told the committee.

Chair Kristin Norton and board members acknowledged the concern and the committee added a formal request for staff to compile information. Board member Christina Boggess asked for a data‑driven review of state policy and practices, including how other states handle unenrollment after consecutive absences and any gaps in notification procedures. Staff confirmed they will gather the requested information and return to the committee in a future meeting.

The committee recorded the request as part of agenda item 1.7 (request for information) and staff indicated they will report back with the data and recommendations for policy or practice changes where appropriate.