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Perrydale SD 21 reports attendance challenges, a staff resignation and new instructional assistant hire
Summary
Administrators reported roughly 30% chronic absenteeism for 2023–24, discussed attendance strategies and community partnerships, announced a second‑grade resignation and that Elizabeth Martin joined as an instructional assistant.
District administrators gave updates on programs, attendance and staffing during the meeting. Speaker 5 summarized recent events and community partnerships — including a craft fair with about 29–30 booths, community partners delivering roughly 100,000 pounds of produce this year, and an upcoming AgCredit visit with about 15 guests for student presentations.
On student performance and supports, Speaker 5 reviewed required ODE narrative reporting and said the district has 39 students on individualized education programs (IEPs). The district reported chronic absenteeism at approximately 30% for the 2023–24 school year (chronic absenteeism is defined by the state as missing at least 10% of school days, roughly 15 days in the school year). Speaker 5 said the district will pursue strategies to improve attendance, such as the 'Every Day Matters' project and expanded CTE/dual‑credit options.
Facilities and security were also discussed: the district is exploring playground cameras and automatic gates for non‑school days but was quoted a cost of about $14,000 to electrify a camera/gate site; the administration said they may pursue a timer‑only alternative to reduce cost.
On personnel, Speaker 7 reported the resignation of Savannah Roland, a second‑grade teacher, who requested not to finish the year; the district has arranged for a short‑term substitute and interviewed candidates for longer coverage. Speaker 7 also announced that Elizabeth Martin has joined the district as an instructional assistant. The administration said it will work to maintain classroom continuity during the transition.
Next steps: administrators will pursue attendance interventions, explore lower‑cost security options, and continue hiring steps to replace the resigned teacher.
