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Truancy policy advanced to first read; committee emphasizes early intervention and community referrals
Summary
The committee recommended first read of Policy 5113.2 (truancy), underscoring monitoring triggers (four absences in a month, chronic 10% threshold), school-based attendance teams and referrals to community partners such as Danbury Youth Services for re-engagement.
The policy committee voted to send Policy 5113.2 (truancy) to the full board for a first reading, emphasizing earlier triggers for intervention and the district’s role in coordinating community services.
Kelly (staff member) summarized the draft: chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10 percent or more of school days and truancy flags may be…
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