Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board approves updated student‑attendance policy requiring notice after five unexcused absences
Summary
The Warwick County School Corporation board approved changes to Policy 4040 to align state exceptions and to require written parental notice when students accrue five unexcused absences in a 10‑week period for grades K–12.
Dr. Redmond, a board member, presented updated Policy 4040 on student attendance and recommended adoption of the changes. "I recommend the board approve the routine items as presented," Dr. Redmond said when introducing the packet of routine items that included the attendance update.
Why it matters: the revisions clarify the district’s definition of attendance, add state-aligned exceptions for scheduled competitions or events offered by the National FFA Organization and 4‑H, and extend the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
