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Board revises attendance policy to emphasize chronic absenteeism reporting and compliance
Summary
Trustees approved revisions to Policy 5030 on student enrollment and attendance to emphasize chronic absenteeism definitions and compliance; discussion included how truancy boards, school resource officers and community partners assist with attendance interventions.
The board approved a revision of Policy 5030 (student enrollment and attendance) that emphasizes the district’s approach to chronic absenteeism and aligns language with state attendance guidance.
Board member discussion highlighted how a student becomes chronically absent under the district’s interpretation of state guidance: missing 10 percent of the school year equals chronic absence, which at a typical 180‑day calendar occurs on the…
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