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Mary Chapa Academy tells board suspensions fell 60% and attendance holds at 92% amid expanded student programs
Summary
Mary Chapa Academy principal Ursula Bynak told the board the school prioritizes a "culture of belonging," reporting a 60% drop in suspensions, a 92% attendance rate and growth in student clubs to 19 offerings; the vice principal highlighted a district initiative focusing on English learners and said enrollment is 661 with 450 English learners.
Mary Chapa Academy presented progress on culture, community engagement and learning supports during the Greenfield Union School District board meeting on Jan. 8.
Principal Ursula Bynak said the school places "culture at the center of everything we do" and described a "culture of belonging" intended to make students feel safe, connected and known. She told trustees the site has seen what she…
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