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Vancouver approaches 65% attendance target but disparities widen; district launches dashboard and targeted supports
Summary
Director Andre Harginati reported the district nearly met its attendance goal (64.9% vs. 65% target) while disparities between student groups increased; staff described a new dashboard and Chuquees/Trukees family-focused supports, interpreters, and parent-volunteer pilots to close gaps.
Director of Student Welfare and Attendance Andre Harginati told the board the district set a target to raise the share of students with 90%+ attendance from 62.7% to 65%. Updated, cleaned data show the district at 64.9% — close to the target — and overall attendance up year-over-year, even as disparities between student groups grew.
Harginati said the district deployed a new attendance…
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