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District reports high chronic absenteeism and weak third‑grade test scores; staff outline fixes
Summary
Superintendent and staff reported chronic absenteeism levels of 45% (preliminary last year) and about 37.5% year‑to‑date; state OSAS results showed mixed gains and losses across grades but third‑grade proficiency was described as "catastrophic," prompting plans for targeted interventions, curriculum adjustments and staffing changes.
District staff told the board that chronic absenteeism and third‑grade test scores are top priorities.
Superintendent Holloway said chronic absenteeism — defined as missing 10% or more of the school year — was preliminarily 45% last year; he reported a September rate of 38.52% and a year‑to‑date rate of 37.53% as of the most recent Monday report. Holloway said the district will continue interventions to reduce absenteeism and noted the issue's broad impact…
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