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Superintendent highlights improved teacher attendance and sharply reduced special-ed vacancies ahead of first day
Summary
Interim Superintendent Dr. Avery showcased teacher average-daily-attendance data and said the district reduced special-education teacher vacancies to two, while chronic student absenteeism remains a district concern.
Interim Superintendent Dr. Avery told the Bridgeport Board of Education meeting on Aug. 25 that teacher average daily attendance (ADA) in several buildings is at or above 94% and that the central office will provide more monthly data on teacher and student attendance.
Dr. Avery said the district served 19,143 students, with elementary enrollment at 13,464 and high school enrollment at 5,679. He reported magnet enrollment of 4,161 and summarized subgroup counts including approximately 3,008 special-education students and 5,047 English learners (MLL). He also said free and reduced-price lunch…
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