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Career Academy seeks county funds for truancy officer under state statute; council asks for broader fiscal analysis
Summary
Career Academy Network requested $65,000 from the county to fund an attendance/truancy officer under Indiana Code 20-33-2-31. Council members asked for reporting metrics, cost comparisons with other jurisdictions and the fiscal impact if multiple school corporations request similar support.
Career Academy Network representatives asked the council at the March 14 meeting to appropriate $65,000 to pay the salary and expenses of a truancy (attendance) officer, citing Indiana Code 20-33-2-31, which states the county council “shall appropriate” funds necessary to pay such an officer when appointed under the statute.
Lee Ross and Jane Schlichter of Career Academy described the proposed position as a 12-month officer who would work with principals, family-engagement staff and the prosecutor’s office to prevent…
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