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Board approves districtwide attendance/truancy officer contract after debate over elementary coverage
Summary
The East Haven Board of Education voted to approve a revised attendance/truancy officer contract that removes the word “secondary,” broadens the role to districtwide duties (including residency checks), and requires monthly reporting. Board members debated scope, workload and whether compensation or additional staff will be needed.
The East Haven Board of Education voted to approve a revised contract for the district attendance/truancy officer after a lengthy discussion about the officer’s duties and coverage across elementary and secondary schools.
Board members approved the contract by roll call vote after members agreed to strike the word “secondary” and to require a monthly report. The board directed that a monthly report of the officer’s work — including meetings, time spent in schools and caseload numbers — be submitted to the superintendent for review by the board.
Why it matters: Board members said residency checks and truancy work are linked and affect chronic absenteeism and student enrollment counts. Several board members…
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