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Central SD 13J reports attendance gains, outlines new code of conduct and safety-threats policy
Summary
The board heard that November regular attendance rose to 69% (a 6-point year-over-year gain), suspensions declined districtwide, and staff previewed a new code-of-conduct handbook and an EBCA safety-threats policy requiring 24-hour communications after major safety incidents.
Central SD 13J reported improvements in attendance and reductions in suspensions at its Dec. 1 board meeting, and staff presented several first readings of revised policies including a new safety-threats communication policy and consolidated talented-and-gifted rules.
An administrator told the board November regular attendance was 69 percent, a 6-percentage-point increase from the previous year; students with disabilities were up about 9 points year-over-year and economically disadvantaged students rose about 7 points. “That is a huge win,” the presenter said, while noting the district still aims to reach attendance levels in the 70s.
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