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Board hears district now counts about 400 homeless students; staff point to McKinney‑Vento supports and family‑support services
Summary
Board members raised concerns about the district's homeless student population. Staff said the number is approximately 400 students and described school-based family supports, food programs, clothing closets, and a pending McKinney‑Vento grant application.
Board members asked district staff about student absenteeism and homelessness during the Aug. 28 meeting. Maria Massaro and other staff said the district’s current count of students qualifying as homeless under applicable definitions is approximately 400 students. "We have 400 as of today, we have 400 homeless students," Massaro said during the meeting.
District leaders said they provide supports through the family…
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