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Joliet Township reports semester improvement in chronic absenteeism; deans target part‑day absences
Summary
District officials told the board the first‑semester chronic absenteeism rate fell at both campuses after targeted communications, daily absence notifications and expanded coordinator roles. Deans credited reductions in part‑day absences for contributing to the improvement and said work will continue.
Joliet Township High School District 204 administrators reported a reduction in first‑semester chronic absenteeism and outlined steps the district has taken to improve attendance, including daily automated absence notifications, monthly status reports and changes to how offices share responsibility for follow‑up.
Assistant principals and academy coordinators told the board the district ended the 2023–24 school year with high chronic absenteeism (57.3% at Central; 45.2% at West) and that first‑semester data show measurable improvement after implementing targeted communication and operational changes tied to Action Plan 3.2. The district defines chronic absenteeism here and under state rules as missing 10% or more of enrolled school days for the period…
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