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Rainier district confronts rising chronic absenteeism and discusses a possible 4‑day school week
Summary
Superintendent and principals reported districtwide chronic absenteeism near 45% (RJSHS nearly 52%). The board discussed a potential four‑day week as a possible response, weighing savings and teacher retention against childcare and special‑needs concerns.
District leaders told the board that chronic absenteeism has risen sharply and is a major concern for academic performance.
Superintendent Holloway reported district enrollment of 788 and said the district's chronic absentee rate stood at about 45.5 percent as of January. "We're currently as of the January stand at 45 and a half percent roughly,"…
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