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Parent urges softer tardy penalties as Springfield SD 186 faces high chronic absenteeism rates
Summary
A parent urged the board to revise tardy and make-up-work policies after citing a 42% chronic absenteeism rate in District 186 and 52% for freshmen; board members said the issue is already under review.
A Springfield parent told the Board of Education on April 21 that the district’s tardy and discipline practices are contributing to high chronic absenteeism and urged the board to adopt policies that encourage students to attend even if late.
Jessica Handy, speaking during public comment, said she has been connected to Springfield Public Schools since 1987 and currently is a foster parent of a Springfield High freshman. Handy recounted an…
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