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WESD presents new data tool, sets goal to reduce chronic absenteeism to 21%
Summary
District staff told the Washington Elementary School District board that chronic absenteeism has fallen modestly and that a new MIS dashboard will give schools real‑time, student‑level visibility; the board asked for clearer percentage breakdowns and deeper analysis of causes.
The Washington Elementary School District governing board heard a midterm attendance report Jan. 29 that included new district tools and a renewed target to cut chronic absenteeism to 21 percent.
Perry Mason, the district's director of climate and culture, described a three‑part strategy the attendance committee has prioritized: ensuring district capacity and training, producing actionable data and building positive engagement at campuses. Mason said the district is working with Valley of the Sun United Way and Grama Shift Consulting and Coaching and has built a custom management information system dashboard to give principals near‑real‑time visibility into student…
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