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Attendance task force reports small gains; chronic absenteeism remains high, district outlines multi‑layered response
Summary
The district reported modest improvements in daily attendance and reductions in chronic absenteeism across some subgroups, but overall chronic absenteeism remains elevated; the task force described outreach, restorative practices and targeted programming to reduce absences.
Margaret McGarry, director of attendance and pupil services, told the board on Jan. 28 that the district is tracking toward its District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) attendance goals but that chronic absenteeism remains a significant challenge.
McGarry said district goals include increasing student daily attendance by 3% and reducing chronic absenteeism by 10% gap‑closing for subgroups by June 2025. She presented subgroup data showing incremental gains: for example, district‑wide chronic absenteeism figures moved from higher baseline levels to lower numbers across several subgroups (presenter…
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