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Board adopts revised Policy 503 on student attendance
Summary
The St. Francis Area Schools board approved a revision to Policy 503 (student attendance). A board member thanked staff for cultural accommodations reflected in parts of the policy; the motion passed by voice vote.
The St. Francis Area Schools School Board approved a revision to Policy 503 (student attendance) at its Sept. 8 meeting.
A board member moved to adopt the policy revision and another board member seconded the motion. In discussion, Board member Humphrey thanked staff for incorporating cultural considerations requested by the APAC group, noting provisions related to bereavement and varying cultural practices. The board approved the motion by voice vote; members responded "aye" and raised hands. The meeting did not record a roll-call tally.
The board packet identifies the policy as "Policy 503: Student Attendance" and includes the full text and a redline of the changes. The presenters said the revision had its first reading at the prior meeting and that tonight’s action completed the second reading and adoption.
Board members did not request further amendments during the Sept. 8 vote.
