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Midland ISD outlines steps to curb chronic absenteeism and improve parent communication
Summary
District staff told trustees about a rise in attendance (95.01% year‑to‑date), clarified definitions of chronic absenteeism and truancy, and described new processes — automated warnings, AIP meetings, streamlined truancy filings and GoGuardian Parent access — intended to improve attendance and parent engagement.
Midland ISD administrators delivered an informational report on student attendance at the Sept. 16 board meeting, saying the district has identified chronic absenteeism and inconsistent intervention plans as primary challenges.
Officials defined terms: chronic absenteeism occurs when a student misses 10% or more of the school year for any reason, while truancy is defined as 10 or more unexcused days in a six‑month period and can lead to court filings. The district reported year‑to‑date attendance at 95.01%, up from 94.8% at the same point last year.
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