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Board discusses pilots to reduce chronic absenteeism, coordination with DA and community partners
Summary
The district outlined plans to redirect existing staff to improve attendance at middle schools, launch pilots to address chronic absenteeism and behavior, and coordinate with the DA and Volunteers for Youth Justice to address family-level issues before escalating to juvenile court.
District staff told the board they are prioritizing attendance supports in middle schools and will reallocate existing staff rather than add recurring costs, describing several pilots and community partnerships intended to reduce chronic absenteeism.
Jeff Howard, the budget presenter, said the draft includes "addressing chronic absenteeism, truancy, and chronic behaviors" and noted the budget…
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