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Chronic absenteeism improves to 21.8%; district attendance rate reaches 92.6%
Summary
Wicomico County Public Schools reported a decrease in chronic absenteeism to 21.8% from 25.1% the prior year and an average daily attendance rate of 92.6%; staff outlined next steps to continue outreach and attendance team supports.
District staff presented year‑end attendance results showing modest improvement and outlined next steps to continue reducing chronic absenteeism.
Kayla Zabarski, transitioning to director of school climate and safety, reported the district’s preliminary chronic absenteeism rate for the school year at 21.8%, down 3.3 percentage points from the prior year’s 25.1%. She said eight elementary…
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