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Central Consolidated Schools introduces grant-funded attendance coordinator and outlines tiered strategy to curb chronic absenteeism
Summary
Central Consolidated Schools presented December attendance data and introduced Tia Johnson, a grant-funded attendance coordinator. District staff outlined tiered interventions, defined chronic absenteeism as 18+ days per year (about 10%), and said monthly reporting and additional attendance liaisons are planned under a PED-funded grant.
Central Consolidated Schools presented a December attendance update to the board and introduced a grant-funded attendance coordinator tasked with reengaging chronically absent students.
At the meeting, district presenter Mr. Deswood said chronic absenteeism measured from Aug. 1 through Dec. 31 rose by 1 percentage point, from 32.8% to 33.5%. Tia Johnson, who started Dec. 18 as the attendance coordinator, told the board, “I'm really excited to work on reducing our absenteeism.” She said she will work directly with principals, families and community partners and report progress in coming weeks.
Why it matters: Central Consolidated said the position is fully funded by an…
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