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Chronically absent rate edges down; board hears mentorship and Graduation Alliance reengagement updates
Summary
The district reported a decline in the chronically absent rate from 30% (80th day) to 27% (120th day), continuing mentorship expansion with NMSU interns and Graduation Alliance reengagement work; staff set targets and are continuing home‑visit and wraparound strategies.
Las Cruces Public Schools presented attendance and reengagement progress during the May 6 retreat, including mentorship expansion, home‑visit activity and work with Graduation Alliance for credit recovery.
District staff said the 120th‑day state reporting count showed a district chronically absent rate of 27%, down from 30% at the earlier count. The district reiterated a strategic goal to cut chronic absenteeism 50% from prior levels (a target of about 17% by district definition).
Kathy (Attendance for Success team) and Amy (student reengagement lead) described an expanded mentorship program that…
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